Ninja of Heisei

Mitsuaki Tanigawa
Born1943 (age 81–82)
Other namesNinja of Heisei
Years active2009–2017
Criminal statusArrested
Criminal chargeMultiple counts of theft and trespassing[1]
Details
CountryJapan
Location(s)Higashiosaka, Osaka

Mitsuaki Tanigawa (谷川満昭, Tanigawa Mitsuaki, born 1943), also known as the Ninja of Heisei (平成の忍者, Heisei no ninja),[1] is a Japanese criminal who gained notoriety for a series of burglaries in Osaka, Japan, while wearing a ninja outfit. Operating from March 2009 to June 2017,[1] Tanigawa successfully executed over 250 break-ins.[2][3] Initially thought to be younger, he was caught in July 2017 at the age of 74. His ninja persona gained significant public interest and was reported by various local and international news outlets at the time.[3][4]

Crimes

Tanigawa is known for trespassing and committing general theft in the Osaka area. Prior to committing criminal acts, he would meticulously plan escape routes and execution, notably doing unexpected feats such as navigating tight spaces and running on walls. Tanigawa was known for dressing as if he were a stereotypical ninja.[2][5][6] He was rarely caught on surveillance cameras, leading police to suspect local residents of his burglaries.[7]

Arrest

Tanigawa was arrested in 2017. He had been identified after he removed his face covering in an area visible from a surveillance camera. Shortly after this, he was followed by police officers and was seen entering an abandoned building. Later, when he came out, he was dressed in a ninja costume. [7] Continued surveillance from police and his capture had Tanigawa admit and be charged to over 254 break-ins with the amount stolen being approximately ¥30,000,000.[3][5] Tanigawa has stated that he simply did not wish to work, and that he believed or currently believes that if he was a younger man he could have been a robber professionally.[8][7]

References

  1. ^ a b c 「平成の忍者」追送検 黒ずくめ、素早い７４歳「夜になるとスイッチが入った」 ['Heisei Ninja' pursued: Black-clad, old but quick 74-year old 'becomes active at night']. Sankei (in Japanese). October 19, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Jenkins, Aric (October 25, 2017). "Japan Police Arrest 74-Year-Old 'Ninja' Thief On the Run for 8 Years". Time. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Japanese police arrest 74-year-old ninja thief suspect". BBC News. October 25, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  4. ^ O'Neill, Kara (October 25, 2017). "Cops in Japan arrest 'ninja' over 250 break-ins – and get a big surprise". Daily Mirror. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Hitt, Caitlyn (October 26, 2017). "Police catch 74-year-old 'ninja' cat burglar". New York Daily News. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  6. ^ Ryall, Julian (October 24, 2017). "Japan's ninja cat-burglar 'unmasked as a pensioner'". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c "74-year-old 'ninja' burglar caught in Osaka after evading police for decade". Yahoo News. October 24, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  8. ^ Jordan, Alec (October 27, 2017). ""Ninja" Burglar Revealed to Be 74-Year-Old Man | News & Opinion". Tokyo Weekender (in Japanese). Retrieved July 12, 2023.

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