Key Facts
• June 30, 2025: A man broke into a company office in Chiba City.
• The suspect stole over ¥500,000 in cash from the company.
• The thief used a key to enter and lock the office during the theft.
• The suspect was a hitchhiker previously hosted by the victim for six months.
• The man had stayed in the company’s warehouse and socialized with staff.
• The theft occurred 1.5 months after the suspect left the company.
• The office was broken into at least four times.
• Police are investigating the case as a theft incident.
Summary
A company in Chiba City experienced a shocking theft on June 30, 2025, when a man broke into the office and stole over ¥500,000 in cash. The suspect, a hitchhiker previously hosted by the victim for six months, used a key to access the office and knew the location of the cash. During his stay, the man had lived in the company’s warehouse, bonded with staff, and even shared drinks with them. The theft occurred 1.5 months after he left, with the office being broken into at least four times. The victim expressed feelings of sadness and betrayal, while police continue to investigate the incident.
