TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a Korean national residing in Japan illegally who is suspected in dozens of burglaries, reports Fuji News Network (Oct. 19).
In April, Kim Yonchol, 63, and three other persons allegedly entered a residence in Nerima Ward and stole three items, including a bracelet, valued at 47,000 yen.
“I entered residences but I am not sure about this one in particular,” the suspect told police.
According to police, Kim was handed a guilty verdict for theft at some point in the past. He was then repatriated to Korea. However, he smuggled himself back into Japan in December of last year on a freighter.
Police believe the suspects were behind at least 60 other break-ins.
