A Man in His 50s Facing Trial for Attempted Break-In at Neighboring Woman's House, Arrested Again for Stalking Her

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A man in his 50s, who was on trial for attempting to break into a neighboring woman’s house, was caught by the police after stalking the victim again.

The Andong Police Station in Gyeongbuk announced on the 22nd that they arrested Mr. A on the spot on charges of violating the Stalking Punishment Act (Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes, etc.) and are currently investigating him.

According to the police, Mr. A is accused of visiting the house of his neighbor, a woman in her 30s named Ms. B, around 8 p.m. on the 21st, knocking on the door and repeatedly pressing the front door password to try to open it.

He is also known to have harassed Ms. B for about 30 minutes by shouting demands to open the door or asking for a date.

Previously, Mr. A was caught trying to enter Ms. B’s house in June and is currently on trial.

The police took protective measures for the victim immediately after the incident and are considering applying for an arrest warrant to prevent further harm.