Three Arrested Over Kwun Tong Flat Burglaries
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Kwun Tong police have arrested three local unemployed men, aged 49 to 53, over three burglary cases targeting two old tenement buildings and one public housing flat in the district. Officers said the stolen property was worth about HK$60,000 in total, and that some items, including a safe, a tablet computer, watches, handbags and cash, have been recovered.
Key Points
- Police said three residents reported between August 27 and 29 that their flat doors had been forced open and their homes ransacked.
- The missing property included a safe containing cash, bank cards and a gold chain, as well as a tablet, watches, mobile phone, backpack and cash from a handbag.
- Investigators said the targets were two older tenement flats without security or CCTV and one public housing unit in Kwun Tong.
- Police said the burglars entered buildings through unlocked main gates, then used tools including plastic sheets, a fire extinguisher, crowbars and bolt cutters to force open doors.
- After reviewing extensive CCTV footage, including recordings from the Sharp Eye scheme, officers arrested three suspects on August 27 and 29 for burglary and handling stolen goods; one man remains in custody.
Why It Matters
The case points to the vulnerability of older residential buildings with limited basic security, especially where main gates are left unlocked and there is no camera coverage. Police are continuing to trace the remaining stolen property, while urging residents to strengthen locks, secure doors and windows, and avoid leaving valuables in obvious or unsecured places