995 Shine Muscat grape bunches allegedly stolen in Okayama; unemployed man referred to prosecutors

A 42-year-old unemployed man has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of stealing 995 bunches of Shine Muscat grapes from several vinyl greenhouses in Okayama Prefecture. The total loss is valued at 1,025,000 yen at market price. The man reportedly told investigators he sold the stolen grapes to cover his living expenses. He had already been indicted over two similar theft cases.

• Several vinyl greenhouses in Okayama Prefecture were targeted
• 995 bunches valued at about 1,025,000 yen
• Suspect is a 42-year-old unemployed man, already indicted in two similar cases

岡山県内の複数のビニールハウスからシャインマスカット995房を盗んだ疑いで、無職の42歳の男が書類送検されました。 　被害総額は、時価で102万5000円に相当します。 無職の男 「盗んだブドウを売って、生活費に充てていました」 　男はこれまでに同様の2件の窃盗の罪で、すでに起訴されています。 （「グッド！モーニング」2026年11月3日放送分より） [テレ朝NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp