Man Charged After Two Kwun Tong Site Thefts
Bastillepost · 3 SOURCESabout 6 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police said a man twice entered a construction site in Kwun Tong late at night and stole large quantities of high-value building materials, including electrical cables, before quickly reselling them for profit. Officers from the Kwun Tong police district said they identified the suspect after an in-depth investigation and analysis of extensive CCTV footage, including material reviewed under the Sharp Eye Scheme. The man was arrested near Shing Yip Street at about noon on November 9 and was charged with two counts of theft. He appeared at Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts on November 10.
Key Points
- The two thefts happened at a construction site on the Kwun Tong waterfront, where the site was targeted twice in recent days.
- Investigators said the suspect entered the site during late-night hours on both occasions and stole high-value construction materials such as electrical wires.
- Police said the stolen materials were quickly resold for profit after the thefts, forming part of their case against the arrested man.
- Detectives from the Kwun Tong district criminal intelligence unit reviewed and analysed large volumes of CCTV footage and used the Sharp Eye Scheme to identify the suspect.
- Officers arrested the man near Shing Yip Street at noon on November 9, then charged him with two counts of theft before the November 10 court appearance.
Why It Matters
The case points to the vulnerability of construction sites that store valuable materials overnight, especially in busy urban districts where stolen goods can be moved on quickly. Police also used the case to warn that theft carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment on conviction and urged contractors and site operators to strengthen security, including high-definition CCTV and better locking of tools and materials.