Key Facts
• Early morning on July 27, a robbery occurred at a convenience store in Soo City.
• A 27-year-old man from Kagoshima City was arrested the same night.
• The suspect, Koichi Haseo, is a construction worker from Shinyashiki Town.
• At 3:20 AM, the suspect entered the Lawson store in Takarabe Minamimata armed with a knife.
• He threatened staff, demanding money, and stole approximately 7,000 yen.
• Around 3:00 PM, 12 hours later, the suspect turned himself in, accompanied by an acquaintance.
• Police confirmed his confession by visiting the crime scene with him.
• The arrest was made at 8:40 PM after verifying his statements.
• The robbery lasted about two minutes, and the suspect admitted to the charges.
• The getaway vehicle, a light car, was found outside Soo City.
• Police are investigating the motive and searching for the weapon.
Summary
A robbery occurred at a Lawson convenience store in Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture, on July 27 at 3:20 AM. The suspect, 27-year-old Koichi Haseo, entered the store armed with a knife, threatened staff, and stole approximately 7,000 yen. He turned himself in 12 hours later, accompanied by an acquaintance, and was arrested at 8:40 PM after police confirmed his confession. The robbery lasted about two minutes, and the suspect admitted to the charges. Police are investigating the motive and searching for the weapon, while the getaway vehicle was found outside Soo City.
