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A university student in his 20s is set to face a warrant hearing after breaking into his neighbor's home and stealing women's undergarments by memorizing the electronic door lock password.
According to the Seoul Dongjak Police Station on Monday, June 15, the suspect, identified as A, who is facing charges of trespassing and theft, will undergo a pre-arrest interrogation (warrant validity review) at the Seoul Central District Court at 3:00 p.m. today.
A was caught in the act on the morning of June 13 at 9:25 a.m. after breaking into the home of his neighbor, B, and rummaging through her laundry. He was apprehended by police officers who were dispatched following a report from B, who witnessed the intrusion.
Investigations revealed that A had gained entry after memorizing the door lock code as B entered it.
Police also discovered approximately 20 additional items, including underwear and socks presumed to belong to B and other women, in a trash bag discarded by A, and are currently investigating their origins.
During police questioning, A reportedly claimed that the items other than those stolen from B were gifts from a former girlfriend.
It has been reported that A is currently enrolled in a medical school in Seoul.
The police filed for an arrest warrant for A on June 14 and are continuing to investigate the exact motive and circumstances of the crime.
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