Teenagers arrested for string of car break-ins in Da Nang

Police in Da Nang, Vietnam, have arrested and charged two teenagers for a string of car break-ins, targeting unlocked vehicles across the city. Trần Văn Long, 18, and Nguyễn Hoàng Long, 17, are accused of committing nearly 10 thefts from cars parked on streets, primarily at night.

The investigation began in early June after residents reported instances of their cars being entered and valuables stolen while parked. One victim reported losing approximately 119.5 million Vietnamese dong (about $4,700 USD) worth of items, including a mobile phone, headphones, feng shui items, cash, and personal documents, from his car which he had forgotten to lock.

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The two suspects specialized in exploiting unlocked cars to steal property, committing nearly 10 cases in the city of Da Nang.

Authorities identified the suspects, who allegedly used a Vario motorcycle to roam residential areas between 11 p.m. and early morning. They would exploit unlocked car doors to search for and steal property before quickly escaping. The pair reportedly changed locations and vehicles frequently to evade detection.

During interrogation, the teenagers confessed to the thefts, citing a need for money. They admitted to targeting unlocked cars parked on the street. The police have recovered a Vario motorcycle, two mobile phones, a watch, and various documents as evidence. The investigation is ongoing to uncover any further crimes committed by the duo.

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Because they had no money to spend, they went out every night to find unlocked cars parked on the street to steal property.