A man who broke into a residence in Ama City, Aichi Prefecture and was rummaging for valuables was apprehended by the resident. The resident sustained scrapes on his leg due to the man’s resistance.
A man in his 40s, whose address and other details are unknown, was arrested on suspicion of robbery causing injury.
According to police, the man broke into the residence in Ama City around 9:30 PM on the 23rd and was rummaging for valuables near the entrance.
He is suspected of causing injury to the resident, a man in his 30s, by charging into him when the resident discovered him and tried to apprehend him.
The man admitted, “It is true that I was looking around to steal valuables,” but partially denied the allegations, stating, “I did not charge into him.”
The resident sustained scrapes on his leg.
Police are working to identify the man and are investigating the detailed circumstances of the incident.
Ama City
Ama City is a historical castle town in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, which flourished as a merchant hub under the Matsudaira clan in the Edo period. Today, it is celebrated for its exceptionally well-preserved samurai and merchant districts, offering visitors a journey back to feudal Japan.
Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture is a major industrial and cultural center in central Japan, historically part of the Owari and Mikawa provinces. It is home to the historic Nagoya Castle, built in the early 17th century, and is the birthplace of the Three Unifiers of Japan. Today, it is a global hub for manufacturing and is home to the Toyota Motor Corporation.
Aichi Prefectural Police Headquarters
The Aichi Prefectural Police Headquarters is the central administrative and operational command center for law enforcement in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. It was established to maintain public order and safety, with its modern history evolving alongside the region’s significant industrial and urban development throughout the 20th century. The headquarters oversees policing for the major city of Nagoya and the surrounding prefecture.
