Senegal player detained for necklace theft: report (28.05.2002)
SEOUL
South Korean police will take action against a Senegalese World Cup footballer for stealing a 240 dollar gold necklace from a shop, a news report said.
Yonhap national news agency said the unnamed player allegedly took the necklace while the owner of the store in the southern city of Daegu was talking with other
customers.
Police detained the player after the owner carried out an inventory check and alerted the authorities.
According to Yonhap, the player admitted the offence and will face proceedings but was released without being formally arrested.
The team and Daegu police were not immediately available for comment.
