Hong Kong man, 54, arrested over stealing HK$60,000 in cash, watches and red wine
Police say they arrested suspect less than 12 hours after break-in on Chung Ching Street was reported
Hong Kong police have arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of breaking into a store and stealing HK$60,000 (US$7,700) worth of cash, watches and bottles of red wine.
The force said on Monday the arrest was made in the Western police district the day before, less than 12 hours after the case came to light.
Officers were called to the shop on Chung Ching Street in the same district at around 2pm on Sunday after receiving a report of a break-in. The store is about 300 metres (984 feet) from the central government’s liaison office.
Police said the stolen items, worth about HK$60,000, included 13 watches, several bottles of red wine and some cash.
“After reviewing surveillance camera footage and conducting an investigation, officers arrested a 54-year-old man in the same district on Sunday night,” the force said.
The suspect was detained for burglary – an offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison under the Theft Ordinance.
