Gang member surrenders, 2 'rogue' policemen still at large

Suspect Sivath “Mai” Waree, 32, wanted in connection with the March 26 robbery in which Bt2 million from KasikornBank’s In Buri branch was stolen, turned himself in yesterday. Three other members of the gang, including two alleged “rogue” policemen, remain at large.
The three suspects still at large have been named as Pol Col Pichit Gromprasit, a former superintendent in Kamphaeng Phet’s SaiNgam, Pol Sgt Narai Tipprichatorn of the Investigation Division in Nakhon Sawan, and Montorn “Man” Hawang, 18.
Detailing the results of the investigation so far, Pol MajGeneral Kamronvit Toopgrajang, acting commissioner of Provincial Police Bureau 1, said Sivath had withdrawn from the gang led by Pichit after realising the car he was using in the heist had already been used in the Somjeed Namgnernsakulna murder case.
“The investigation has revealed that Pichit is still in Thailand, but his police experience means he is skilled in staying hidden. However, we hope that the others will surrender, knowing that they can’t evade capture,” said Kamronvit.
Police said Sivath had confessed to being a conspirator in the heist and using the gun of Niruth Petcharat, a gang member already apprehended. But he denied knowing Pichit or taking part in Somjeet’s murder and said he knew nothing about the whereabouts of the money from the robbery.
Police have so far charged Sivath with being an accomplice in the robbery, using an illegal gun in public, and intent to cause others harm with it.
Pol LtGeneral Wanchai Tanadkij, commissioner of P6, said no progress had been made in tracing Pichit. He added that a team of investigators were checking older cases that may be linked to this one, as well going through CCTV camera footage and other evidence.
Wanchai called on Pichit, Narai and Montorn to surrender to the police and face justice.