Police Arrest Suspect in Shek Yam Break-in Spree
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 7 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police arrested a 62-year-old man inside a unit on Tai Yuen Street in Shek Yam after officers found two units showing signs of attempted forced entry in the early hours of November 12. One of the units had been pried open, while the other showed marks consistent with an attempted break-in. Officers recovered a batch of gold jewellery from the suspect, and the value of the items has yet to be confirmed after police contact the owner for verification and counting. The case has been handed to Team 4 of the Kwai Tsing District crime squad for follow-up investigation.
Key Points
- A neighbour reported at about 3am on November 12 that someone was trying to pry open the rear door of a unit at 12-22 Tai Yuen Street, Shek Yam.
- Initial police inquiries found two units with pry marks, and one of those units had already been forced open.
- Officers arrested a 62-year-old man surnamed Yip inside the unit that had been broken into.
- Police said the man was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary and burglary after being found at the scene.
- A batch of gold jewellery was recovered from the suspect, but its value still awaits confirmation after the owner is contacted.
Why It Matters
The case points to the speed with which a resident report can lead to an on-scene arrest when suspicious activity is spotted during overnight hours. It also leaves open the question of the final loss amount, as police still need the owner to verify the recovered jewellery before the scale of the burglary can be fully established.