Daejeon Apartment Intruder Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Theft of 700 Million Won Worth of Goods

A man in his 40s who broke into an apartment in Daejeon and stole goods worth 700 million won has been sentenced to prison by the court.

According to the local legal community on the 15th, the Daejeon District Court’s Criminal Division 11, presided by Judge Lee Jin-young, sentenced Mr. A (in his 40s) to 3 years in prison for violating the Act on the Punishment of Violences, including Joint Residential Burglary, and for special theft.

Mr. A broke into an apartment located in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, around 3:43 PM on January 12, along with two accomplices.

They are accused of fleeing after stealing 290 million won in cash and 430 million won worth of jewelry, amounting to a total of 720 million won. During the investigation, it was confirmed that Mr. A had a history of committing similar crimes in the past.

Total value of stolen goods amounting to 720 million won.

Court’s Judgment and Severity of the Crime

The court pointed out the severity of the crime, stating in its ruling, "By stealing a considerable amount of property, the victim has suffered significant economic damage, and the fact that the crime took place at the victim's residence also indicates substantial psychological harm."

However, the court noted, "Considering circumstances such as Mr. A’s acknowledgment of the crime and his display of remorse," when deciding the sentence.

Residential burglary and theft is a crime that not only leads to property damage but also significantly undermines the psychological well-being of victims. Particularly in cases like this one, where a large sum of money was involved, the difficulty in recovering losses raises social awareness.

According to police statistics, residential burglary crimes have been occurring continuously in recent years, with an increasing trend, especially in multi-family housing such as apartments.

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