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Senior inspector Ron Yung reports the latest and greatest
Jewel theft
CCTV installed in a village house in Mok Tse Che showed that it had been burgled at 6pm on October 28. The homeowner had gone out at 11am that day and on his return at 1am, he found that his kitchen window had been prised open and his house ransacked. A jewellery box containing $128,000 worth of jewellery was missing. Although the CCTV footage showed a man in black clothing, there was not enough evidence to trace the thief. The case is still under investigation.
Money heist
A break-in occured in Wong Chuk Wan Village on November 6. The lady of the house had gone out at 6pm after securing all doors and windows and came back at 10pm to find her bedroom window had been prised open and her home in disarray. Designer watches had been stolen as had $25,000 in cash. The case is under investigation.
Video nasty
On November 10, a 17-year-old boy reported that he had been a target of an online chat scam. After meeting a “girl” on Instagram and subsequently chatting to her on WhatsApp, she threatened to spread an incriminating video clip of him unless he paid $80,000. He became very anxious about the situation but he didn’t have the money so couldn’t comply with her demand. He reported it to the police instead and the wanted person has since stopped bothering him.
My left foot
Taking advantage of the good weather, a man, 43, and his friend decided to hike from Pak Tam Au to Ko Lau Wan. The man tripped and fell while walking and fractured his left foot. The GFS arrived an hour later and airlifted him to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern hospital. He is doing fine.
Flight risk
A 68-year-old paragliding aficionado launched himself from Ng Au Yee Shek Shan plateau at 2pm on November 10. After circling for an hour, he was blown off course by strong winds and had to change his landing route. He landed badly and had to call for help. The GFS located him at 5pm and airlifted him to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern hospital where he was found to have broken both his legs..
Busted
While out on patrol at 2pm on November 13, two policemen approached a man acting suspiciously in his car. On searching the vehicle, they found more than 30 packets of ketamine in the passenger side door. He said the drugs were for personal consumption but a large amount of cash also found in his car convinced the policemen otherwise. The man was arrested.
All at sea
News from the marine police
Wind power
Although the Strong Monsoon signal had been raised on the afternoon of October 17, a mother and her 13-year-old son went kayaking, each in a single-seat kayak. Strong winds separated the pair near Yeung Chau and they lost sight of each other. The mother searched for her son and called 999 when she couldn’t find him. Marine police responded and later successfully contacted and located the boy. He was taken to Tuen Mun Hospital but had no injuries and was soon reunited with his mother. Awareness of sudden changes in sea conditions during strong monsoons and an understanding of physical capabilities remain key to conducting sea activities in a safe and controlled manner.
Take a hike
A 29-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman went hiking from Lung Ha Wan to Green Egg Island late in the afternoon of November 6. At around 7pm, the man accidentally slipped on the beach and injured his foot. Their mobile network was poor but luckily they were spotted by a passer-by, who called for help. Marine police and the Fire Services Department responded and the couple was eventually rescued via police launch. Hikers are urged to check and prepare their kit; inform a responsible person of their destination and timings; and be aware of all potential dangers before setting off.
Race information
The Hebe Haven Yacht Club held its 24-hour Charity Dinghy Race 2021 from October 30-31, supported by the Guardian Angels (GA) team. They set up a stall in the Race Village to provide a platform for people to understand more about the Marine Police and the GA team as well as promoting overall sea safety and crime prevention messages.
