Man, 38, arrested over suspected voyeur photos in Mong Kok
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A 38-year-old local man was arrested after police on anti-crime patrol in Nathan Road, Mong Kok, allegedly found him secretly photographing another person on August 26. He was held on suspicion of the offence of illegally recording or observing intimate parts, and the case is now being handled by the Mong Kok district criminal investigation team.
Key Points
- Officers from the Mong Kok police district were conducting an anti-crime patrol when they noticed a man suspected of taking covert images in Nathan Road.
- After an initial investigation, police arrested the 38-year-old local suspect for allegedly illegally recording or observing intimate parts.
- on.cc reported the man was arrested at the scene and taken to a police station for detention and further inquiries.
- Sing Tao reported the investigation has been assigned to the Mong Kok district criminal investigation team for follow-up work.
- Police urged the public to stay alert against voyeurism in streets, staircases, escalators, shopping malls and MTR stations.
Why It Matters
The case underlines the risk of suspected covert filming in crowded public spaces commonly used by Hong Kong residents every day. Police are also using the incident to remind people to move to busy areas, shout for help and call police if they believe they are being followed or filmed.