POLICE BLOTTER

Senior Inspector Ron Yung reports on recent cases in Sai Kung

Another accident on Hiram’s Highway

On the afternoon of September 10, a man hopped into a shower after a run at Sai Kung Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground. He left his Iphone 6S and power bank under the watchful eye of his friend, who was playing on his own phone at the time. When he emerged from the shower both items were missing. The case is still under investigation. In the early hours of September 10, a man arrived back to his apartment on Yi Chun Street after a night of drinking. After alighting his taxi, the man fell asleep before he could reach his front door. When he awoke a few hours later, his bag containing a wallet, ID, $3,000 cash and two mobile phones was missing. The case is still under investigation. At 10am on September 14, a vehicle driving along Hiram’s Highway stopped due to traffic ahead. The vehicle behind was unable to brake in time and crashed into the back of the first car. The two drivers sustained minor injuries and the case has been transferred to the traffic police. four men acting suspiciously along the waterfront promenade. Upon further inspection the police found five bags of suspected Ketamine weighing a total of 3.26g, in one of the man pockets. The male was arrested at the scene.

Oh nose

At noon on September 6, a 53-year-old man was swimming at Tai Wan beach when he crashed into a piece of driftwood, injuring his nose. The man was airlifted to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in a conscious state.

Expensive mistake

A female ordered a Hermes handbag worth $31,000 online. When the package arrived on August 31, she told the postman to leave it outside her door while she finished putting on her makeup. When she went to retrieve it, the package was missing. The case is still under investigation.

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At 6.40pm on September 6, a private car was travelling along Hiram’s Highway and stopped to turn onto Che Keng Tuk Road. The car behind crashed into it, causing damages to both cars. The driver in front was sent to Tseung Kwan O

Don’t look only at your mobile phone

We’ve all been there

One metre rule

KETastrophe

While conducting anti crime patrols on the morning of September 9, the police noticed

Hospital in a conscious state.

What’s happening at sea

Based in Tui Min Hoi, Marine East Division is the local base of the Marine Police.

Canoeist on the loose

At 9.30am on September 14 a 47-yearold female and three friends were canoeing from Sheung Sze Wan to Green Egg Island. Upon their return to Sheung Sze Wan at 4.30pm, strong winds made it difficult to paddle and the group was stranded at Tai Wan Tau. The woman contacted the marine police who deployed an inflatable boat to take the group to safety on Po Toi O.

Slippery business

A 60-year-old female and her friend began their hike from Lung Ha Wan to Green Egg Island at 10am. Once they arrived at the destination, the female slipped five meters while climbing down a rock and suffered abrasions on her forehead, arms and knees. First aid was applied by the marine police and fire service crew, before the female was airlifted to Ruttonjee Hospital.

Watch out for waves

On September 12 a 45-year-old male and three friends set off on a canoe trip to Whiskey Bay. During the journey the group encountered a big wave which capsized the man’s canoe, leaving him with bruises and slight abrasions. Marine police arrived and provided first aid at the scene before two ambulance officers provided further assistance. The canoe party was conveyed back to Marine East Division Operational Base for further treatment.