5th January 2025 – (Hong Kong) Last Friday, 3rd January, a burglary occurred in Chai Kek Village, Tai Po, where intruders reportedly entered through a window and made off with a safe containing valuables exceeding HK$1 million. This incident marks the second burglary in the village this year. In a separate occurrence early on 4th January, a man dressed in blue was seen acting suspiciously around Shui Wo Village, seemingly surveying properties.
Residents shared CCTV footage online, showing a masked individual in black clothing emerging from the bushes around 8pm on 3rd January, glancing around nervously before swiftly fleeing. Another post featured a still image of a man wearing a cap and glasses, suspected of involvement in the break-in. The uploader urged fellow villagers to remain vigilant, ensuring that all doors and windows are securely locked, and to inform the police immediately if any suspicious activity is observed.
According to the police, a 32-year-old man named Leung reported the burglary at 8.55pm on 3rd January, after his domestic helper returned home to find a door ajar and signs of a struggle, with a safe missing. Preliminary investigations suggest the thief entered through a window, absconding with four Rolex watches valued at approximately HK$1 million, a gold chain worth HK$120,000, HK$100,000 in cash, and various documents, including property deeds.
Reviewing the CCTV footage, authorities identified a suspect described as a male of Chinese descent, approximately 40 years old, who was wearing a cap and glasses at the time of the crime. The case has been assigned to the third team of the Taipo Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
