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Senior inspector Ron Yung reports on recent cases around town
Disappearing act Last month a 40-year-old man bought a smart watch via Facebook for $600. After making the payment, he could no longer reach the point of contact and reported it to police on July 11.The case is still under investigation.
Unpawful behaviour A 43-year-old woman was walking her dog on the roof of a building on Man Nin Street, when a man began berating her for failing to keep the dog on a leash. An argument ensued and the man took hold of the woman’s arms and allegedly hit her thigh. A witness called the police. The case is still under investigation.
Look both ways On June 21 a boy, aged eight, ran onto the zebra crossing on Fuk Man Road. A vehicle failed to stop in time and the boy was knocked down, sustaining an injury to his elbow. The police were called and the boy and his mother were taken to Tseung Kwan O Hospital for treatment.
Petty prank On June 19, a 49-year-old female, the owner of a kiosk on Sharp Island, returned to her shop to find that the keyholes on four door padlocks had been filled with glue. She reported it to the police, but there was no indication or evidence that could help determine the culprit.
A yacht hoax A woman found an Instagram account promoting affordable yacht rentals in Sai Kung. After communicating with the yacht owner on Whatsapp, she transferred $5,000 via FPS, agreeing to meet on July 1 at 1.45pm. By June 30, the contact was no longer reachable. The woman reported the case to the police.
Faulty footing On the morning of July 7, a 37-year-old female went hiking to Sheung Luk Stream with a friend. Upon their Burglary prevention: • • •
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arrival at the stream, she slipped on a rock and fell two metres, landing in the water. Her friend called the police and she was airlifted to PYNEH in a conscious state. She was admitted for observation and treatment at 4pm.
What’s happening at sea Unfortunate diving incident On the afternoon of June 30, a male reported his friend missing at Tai Long Sai Wan. The Marine Police conducted a search and rescue operation and at 2.58pm a diver from the Fire Services Department spotted a person underwater. The man was certified dead at Tseung Kwan O Hospital. Too hot to handle At 2pm on July 5 a male reported feeling dizzy and exhausted while kayaking at Hap Mun Bay. The Marine Police located and rescued the man, taking him to MEDIV base. He was later brought to Tseung Kwan O Hospital and treated for heat stroke. Tough day on the water Another male and his friend reported feeling tired while kayaking on the afternoon of July 12. The Marine Police rescued the duo from Sheung Sze Wan and returned them safely back to shore.
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