Couple arrested after stealing dolls for woman's daughter in Fukuoka

Thursday 22nd October, 11:18 AM JST

FUKUOKA —

A 38-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were arrested for theft on Wednesday, after they went shopping with the woman’s 2-year-old daughter and allegedly stole dolls and other toys from a store in a shopping center in KitaKyushu City.

Safumi Goto, an unemployed woman and resident of Kitsuki City in Oita Prefecture, and Shinya Miyamoto, a construction worker and resident of the same City, are accused of putting dolls and other items worth about 13,000 yen into a bag while inside the store just after 5 p.m. A security staff member saw the pair put the items in the bag and apprehended them when they left the store without paying for them.

Goto has denied stealing the dolls and told police she thought Miyamoto was going to pay for them, but Miyamoto has admitted to the allegations and said he stole them for Goto’s daughter.

Wire reports

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bamboohat at 12:17 PM JST - 22nd October

Nice. guy steals dolls for woman's kid. Women likely knew all about it. guy gets caught, fesses up. Woman pulls the innocent "oh , i didn't know what was going on" routine.

Men, be careful who you steal for. Make sure she really appreciates it, and won't leave you hanging when the fuzz shows up.

Do the crime together, do the time together.
dishdash at 12:45 PM JST - 22nd October

I got to say this is more pleasant to read than the "beating up of the kid or wife puts hot water etc". Whilst I don't condone this action, every parent wants the best for their kid.
dolphingirl at 12:59 PM JST - 22nd October

I feel for this woman..I mean she's not working and probably can't afford nice things for her daughter but it still does not make this right. Pretty hard to believe that she didn't see him leave without paying. Besides, a 2-year-old is not too hard to amuse. A cardboard box can keep her little one entertained for hours! Be a little creative. As for the guy; yeah, sounds like he was just trying to please her. But for most women, I imagine having a boyfriend who's a thief is not a big turn on!
jonobugs at 01:18 PM JST - 22nd October

I guess some women are attracted to the 'unemployed bad boy' type.
Altria at 01:20 PM JST - 22nd October

But for most women, I imagine having a boyfriend who's a thief is not a big turn on!

I don't know if I agree with that statement. Robin Hood, Lupan III, Ocean's 11, AIG execs - all these guys get plenty of women.
jason6 at 01:44 PM JST - 22nd October

While he's in jail she's gallavanting off with her daughter and the next homeless shoplifter.
KallyPygous at 01:46 PM JST - 22nd October

Why is this national news?
gogogo at 02:04 PM JST - 22nd October

KallyPygous: welcome to japan
timorborder at 04:07 PM JST - 22nd October

This story does not hold together, what would your average 2 year old want with a doll called "Do Me Daddy"?
sillygirl at 04:40 PM JST - 22nd October

he/they will have some serious negative mojo after stealing those dolls. too bad the little one may be included in the bad luck.
Max1984 at 04:42 PM JST - 22nd October

@gogogo: LOL! So true...
LoveUSA at 05:05 PM JST - 22nd October

Men under the influence of women would do the most stupid things. it is fun for women to make men do what they want.
spudman at 09:24 PM JST - 22nd October

With her last name what can she expect?
usaexpat at 11:34 PM JST - 22nd October

Very sad, sounds like she's down and out and was boosting toys for her kid.
bdiego at 04:17 AM JST - 23rd October

Yup, he was under the influence..of woman.