A series of burglaries along Clear Water Bay Road prompt police to search for the suspects five days in a row

^{Police search the hills behind the burgled houses Photo: HKPF}

Recently, there have been a series of burglaries along Clear Water Bay Road, Sai Kung. The police received a report on the evening of 15 June that a detached house in Ng Fai Tin, Clear Water Bay Road, was suspected of being burgled. Police officers arrived at the scene after receiving the report and found that the doors and windows of the house had been pried open and a rucksack believed to be left behind by the suspect was also found. The case was classified as “serious burglary crime”.

^{GFS helicopters were used in the search Photo: HKPF}

The police and a Government Flying Services team conducted a joint anti-burglary operations for five consecutive days from 16 – 20 June, conducting night surveillance and ambush, coordinating helicopter support, and observing hidden terrain from a high point. The police were looking for an ethnic Chinese man about 1.7 metres tall, with a thin build, wearing a black gown and black trousers. They did not rule out that the man had a weapon. The case is now being handled by the Tseung Kwan O Police District for criminal investigation.

In addition to patrolling in military uniforms, plainclothes police officers also carried out monitoring ambush operations at night. The police appeal to the public to be vigilant at all times, strengthen their awareness of home security and anti-theft measures, and lock their doors and windows. If the public sees any suspicious person, they should deal with them carefully. Under the premise of ensuring their own safety, they should report to the police for follow-up.