22nd December 2024 – (Hong Kong) Police have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with a spate of burglaries targeting kindergartens across the New Territories and Kowloon. The suspect, believed to have committed 13 break-ins since May, faces charges related to thefts amounting to over HK$230,000.
Senior Inspector Lau Wing-lam from the Crime New Territories North Headquarters reported that police have been monitoring a series of burglaries targeting kindergartens across various areas in the New Territories and Kowloon, including Tuen Mun, Sheung Shui, Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung, Sha Tin, Tin Sam, Sham Shui Po, Yau Ma Tei, and Tseung Kwan O. In response, they launched a thorough investigation and intelligence analysis. By reviewing and analysing extensive CCTV footage, the police successfully identified the suspect.
Utilising extensive CCTV footage analysis, police were able to ascertain the suspect’s identity and track his movements. The burglaries typically occurred in the early hours, with the man using tools to force open doors and windows, stealing cash, laptops, cameras, and mobile phones.
In a tactical operation on 21st December, police set up surveillance near a public housing storage area, where the suspect was believed to change clothes and stash stolen goods. Following his apprehension, investigators retrieved clothing and electronic devices linked to the crimes. Yu, who is reportedly unemployed and suspected of having triad connections, is currently in custody facing 12 counts of burglary and one count of attempted burglary. He is scheduled to appear in Fanling Magistrates’ Court on 23rd December.
