Police arrest 47-year-old over Sheung Shui market theft
SingTao · 3 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police said a 47-year-old local man was arrested in Sheung Shui on October 3 on suspicion of theft after a break-in at a market stall in Ching Tao Court Market, near Ching Ho Estate, the previous night. The case was reported by a female shop operator, who said a mobile phone and a batch of goods worth about HK$1,500 were stolen from her shop on Ching Hiu Road. Online footage cited by local media showed two men arriving on bicycles after the market had largely closed, with one acting as lookout while the other searched through vegetable stalls and removed produce. Police said the arrested man is being detained for investigation, while another suspect is still being sought
Key Points
- The theft happened at about 10pm on October 2, when the market had already closed or was close to closing for the night.
- Media reports said two middle-aged men rode bicycles into the market, with one in black keeping watch and one in red entering stalls.
- The stolen property included a mobile phone used to receive Octopus payments and goods with a total estimated value of about HK$1,500.
- Footage and reports said the suspect took items including bananas, ginger, garlic, chillies, dragon fruit, mangoes and other vegetables.
- After reviewing CCTV, including footage under the Sharp Eye Scheme, police arrested a 47-year-old local man in Sheung Shui on October 3.
Why It Matters
For small market operators, the loss of both stock and a payment phone can disrupt daily business beyond the headline value of the stolen goods. The case also shows how shop CCTV and wider surveillance footage are being used to identify suspects quickly in neighbourhood crime investigations.