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POLICE BLOTTER
Senior inspector Ron Yung reports the latest and greatest
Smoke detectors
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An anti-crime police patrol was on Yan Yee Road at lunchtime on December 14 when they came across a man sitting in his car with the engine on. When he opened his window, there was a strong smell of cannabis. On searching the car, the police found a resealable plastic bag with traces of what seemed to be cannabis in it and half a rolled joint. There was nothing on the man’s person but he admitted he used cannabis for his own consumption. He was released on police bail pending a government lab result to confirm whether the substances in the plastic bag and the rolled cigarette were cannabis.
It’s a steal
A man left home on November 17 and when he returned two days later on November 19, he realised that his backpack was missing as were $35,000 from his safe, a further $50,000 from a locked drawer and some treasured, specialedition possessions. There was no sign of a break in. The victim reported the crime and the police swept the hillside, finding one BNO passport. The case is still under investigation.
Leave home unsafe
On December 9, a woman left home in Ho Chung for work, securing all doors and windows before she went. When she returned home at the end of the day, she found her bathroom window had been prised open and her home ransacked. Diamond rings, earrings and gold jewellery totalling $400,000 in value had all been taken. The police swept the nearby area but were unsuccessful. The case is still under investigation.
Lost property
While doing her supermarket shopping on November 17, a lady put her mobile phone and Octopus card into her trolley… and then forgot to put them in her bag. As soon as she realised her mistake, she went back to the supermarket but nothing had been found. CCTV showed an unidentified man taking the phone and card from the trolley. The case is under investigation.
Camp meeting
A woman, 49, went camping in Sai Kung in November and met an American-Korean man, who claimed to be an architect. The two hit it off, exchanged Instagram and Whatsapp details and subsequently began a cyber love affair. After a while, he told her he had bought her a gift but she would need to pay import duty of $19,000 for it to clear customs. She transferred the money to his account and never heard from him again.
Snake in the grass
A 50-year-old woman was camping on Tai Long Tung Wan beach on December 12 when she was bitten by a small green bamboo snake on her right ankle. She called the police and was airlifted to Wan Chai and was admitted to the Ruttonjee Hospital. She has since recovered.
All at sea
News from the marine police
That sinking feeling
On the afternoon of December 1, marine police on patrol spotted the exposed masts of a submerged pleasure craft at Tsam Chuk Wan. The FSD arrived immediately on the scene and conducted underwater dives to confirm if anyone was trapped. The vessel’s registration number was discovered and the person responsible for the craft was contacted. Fortunately, no one was missing or injured. It was revealed that the vessel had been anchored at Tsam Chuk Wan but strong winds had caused it to drift and eventually sink nearby. Awareness of vessel status, safety measures and routine checks should be maintained, especially in windy weather.
Sail away
Five people boarded a pleasure craft, anchored at Ung Kong Wan, for a boat trip on the morning of December 4. They left the vessel to go hiking and sight-seeing. Upon their return, they found the boat had drifted away from the shore due to strong winds. They reported the incident to the marine police and the FSD, who arrived on the scene. With assistance, the coxswain and his passengers were returned safely to the vessel. As winds tend to strengthen in winter, coxswains are reminded to take appropriate safety measures and conduct routine checks after anchoring.
Grounded
A trip on December 7 to Bluff Island didn’t go according to plan for a party of five after their boat accidentally went aground due to adverse weather. After the incident was reported, the marine police, FSD and GFS responded and everyone was safely airlifted. One of the men sustained a minor hand injury and was taken to hospital. Coxswains are reminded to be aware of potentially dangerous and hazardous areas at sea. as promoting overall sea safety and crime prevention messages.
