Thief Steals $70,000 Using Bizarre Boating Heist - But It Doesn't End Well!

A brazen thief in China was caught within 24 hours of stealing $70,000 from a company he had been plotting against for a whole year.

The man, who is a former employee of the targeted firm, came up with an ingenious plan to break into the company's premises via the river next to it.

Under the cover of darkness, the thief rowed his boat to the company's riverbank at dawn, attempting to outsmart the police and avoid any security cameras.

His plan was to sneak in unnoticed and plunder the cash without leaving any evidence behind. However, what he didn't count on was the quick response of the police and the determination of the investigators handling the case.

Within a matter of hours, the authorities received a report of the theft and immediately swung into action. Gathering all available resources, they launched a thorough investigation into the matter.

Instead of searching for a thief who went in through the front door, they carefully reviewed all security footage and eyewitness accounts to piece together the events of that fateful morning.

The team of investigators quickly realized that the thief might have used an unconventional entry point – the river.

Acting swiftly on this new information, the police scoured the riverbank and surrounding areas for any signs of the thief.

And their efforts paid off. Less than 24 hours after the reported theft, the police were able to apprehend the thief and recover some of the stolen money.

The police have not revealed the identity of the thief or the name of the targeted company. However, they commended their team for their hard work in solving the case so quickly.

This daring heist has left many in China astonished, and people have been taking to social media to share their reactions and theories about the case.

Although the thief's attempt at evading the law ultimately failed, many are still trying to figure out just what possessed him to use such an elaborate and high-risk plan to steal from his former employer.

Regardless of the outcome, the fact remains that plotting against a company for a whole year only to be caught so quickly might serve as a deterrent to others contemplating similar crimes.