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Senior inspector Ron Yung reports on recent cases around town Toilet trouble At 1.30am on April 2, police found a braille metal plate missing from a disabled bathroom in Sai Kung. After it was reported a male, aged 40, admitted to the offence and was arrested at the scene.
What’s happening at sea Based in Tui Min Hoi, Marine East Division is the local base of the Marine Police.
Not so safe At 8am on April 9, a homeowner left his house in Floral Villas for work. Upon his return at 8pm, he found the safety deposit box moved and pried open. Two rolex watches and gold chains, worth a total of $200,000 were missing. The case is still under investigation.
Not 420 yet In the early hours of April 3, a male aged 18 was acting suspiciously at Wai Man Road Playground. When police searched him they found $300 worth of suspected cannabis and a grinder in his bag. He was arrested at the scene.
Finders keepers? At 11.30am on March 29, a female, aged 39, and her young daughter went to a local supermarket. The daughter put her mobile worth $1,700 on the counter and left the store. When they went back to retrieve it, the phone was gone. CCTV footage showed a female customer taking it. The case is still under investigation.
Watch your step A male aged 26 went hiking from Kwai Chung to Sai Wan with some friends at 12pm on April 4. Upon reaching Sai Wan, he removed his shoes and stepped on a rock, cutting his foot. He was airlifted to Ruttonjee hospital in a conscious state.
Hope he has insurance On the afternoon of April 4, a homeowner returned to his house in Sun King Terrace to find the living room window pried open. He found the house ransacked and over $19,000 worth of goods stolen. The case is still under investigation.
Hypothermia in Hong Kong Two teenagers, aged 16, went hiking to East Dam at 12pm on April 5. Upon reaching Long Ke Tsai, one of the teenagers reported feeling unwell and hypothermic. He was airlifted to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in a conscious state. Burglary prevention:
Not this time On the evening of March 22, a male aged 19, went on an online naked chat room. After he had finished the chat he received a message blackmailing him for $3,000. Aware of similar scams the male didn’t send over the money and contacted the police instead.
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Secure doors and windows Activate anti-burglary measures Call 999 if you encounter a suspicious person
Stuck in the mud On the afternoon of March 21 a boat got stuck in shallow water at Shelter Island. When police located the boat they found a husband and wife onboard without injury. The boat was towed back to the Marine East Division. Canoe capsizes At 1.40pm on March 21 the police spotted a capsized canoe just off Sharp Island. Upon further inspection they found a male in a life-jacket waving for police assistance. The man and his canoe were brought on board the vessel and taken to the base. He declined further medical treatment. Heating up On the evening of April 21, a female spotted a boat on fire near HKUST. When police arrived they found a sampan and swifty put out the fire. The owner later revealed the fire was caused by a short circuit of the lights. The marine police will follow up on the case. Not so egg-citing A group of friends went canoeing to Green Egg Island on the afternoon of March 21. When they attempted to return to Sai Kung at 4.25pm the weather turned bad and they were unable to row back. The police located them and the canoe rental shop sent a boat to assist them and the canoes under police watch The MED reminds people to be safe and always wear a life-jacket when conducting sea activities.
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