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Police Search for Suspect After 500 Wristbands Stolen at BTS Goyang Venue

The case tests security that relies on wristbands as a second step to ticket checks.

Overview

  • Police say a man ran from a ticket booth with roughly 500 admission wristbands, prompting a search.
  • Officers are canvassing nearby areas based on a suspect description, and no arrest has been announced.
  • The wristbands must be shown with a ticket to clear security, so stolen bands could let people enter without a valid purchase.
  • The theft occurred during BTS’s three-night opener of the Arirang world tour in Goyang, raising concerns about venue procedures.
  • The group heads to Tokyo Dome next, which puts added pressure on organizers to tighten access controls for upcoming sold-out stadium dates.