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GPS tracker fails to prevent sex offender’s second crime

By Lim Jeong-yeo

Published : Oct. 10, 2016 - 18:08

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A released sex offender wearing an electronic ankle bracelet was arrested again after using a weapon to threaten and rob a woman.

The Jeonju Wansan Police on Monday said the 43-year-old man, surnamed Kim, is being charged for intruding into the house of the 53-year-old victim at around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday.

(Yonhap)

Kim allegedly punched the victim and took money and valuables worth over 1 million won ($900).

Kim has been wearing an electronic tracker on his ankle since he was convicted for a sex crime in 2007.

Upon his arrest, Kim told the police that he committed the crime because he could not get a job due to his criminal record.

By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)

GPS tracker fails to prevent sex offender’s second crime

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