Suspect attempted to swindle the woman out of 200,000 yen for unnecessary electrical work
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Witness said, 'I heard loud bursting noises'
Suspect said, 'I did not steal the mobile phone'
Defendant told court, 'I attempted it on 14 people'
Suspect said, 'I don't remember'
Suspect said, 'I knew the victim was a minor'
Suspect called the victim out to a park before the incident
Victim did not sustain any injuries
Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact motive
Perpetrators were armed with what appeared to be metal pipes