Jordan convenience store robber surrenders after brick hold-up
On.cc · 3 SOURCESabout 7 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A robbery at a convenience store on Jordan Road in Yau Ma Tei took a new turn after the suspect later turned himself in to police on 19 October. Police said the man entered the shop in the early hours holding a brick and threatened a female staff member before taking cash from the register and fleeing towards Gascoigne Road. Newer reports identified the suspect as a 42-year-old man surnamed Lo, who arrived by taxi at North Lantau Police Station about one and a half hours later and surrendered. He was being detained for investigation, while the robbery case was assigned to Yau Tsim District criminal investigators.
Key Points
- Police received a report at 4:31am on 19 October about a robbery at a convenience store at 9 Jordan Road, with one report specifying 9-11 Jordan Road, Koji Building, ground floor.
- Officers' initial investigation found a man entered the store holding a brick and threatened a female employee to hand over money from the cash register.
- The amount stolen was reported as about HK$6,000 by am730 and HK$5,200 by Sing Tao, while on.cc described it as several thousand dollars.
- on.cc and am730 said the robber also took one pack of cigarettes, with am730 valuing it at about HK$90 before he fled towards Gascoigne Road.
- After an unsuccessful police search nearby, the 42-year-old suspect surnamed Lo later took a taxi to North Lantau Police Station and surrendered around 6am.
Why It Matters
The update materially changes the case from an active manhunt to a detention and follow-up investigation, giving nearby workers and businesses a clearer picture of the immediate risk. It also underlines how overnight retail staff can face sudden violent intimidation even in incidents where no physical injuries are reported.