Kanagawa care worker accused in street robbery tracked down via smartphone GPS - TokyoReporter
Published on May 8, 2026.
A 36-year-old care worker, Akihiko Nakamura, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman and stealing her smartphone on a street in Yokohama City. The stolen device was tracked down via smartphone and was recovered by a male acquaintance. Despite denying the allegations, Nakamura was escorted to a local police station and handed over to authorities.
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