Armed robbers hold Hong Kong couple at knifepoint during terrifying invasion of upscale Sai Kung home
- Husband and wife woken up by armed robbers, who broke in through kitchen door
- Thieves take cash and valuables while teenage son and domestic helper sleep through ordeal
A Sai Kung couple are recovering after two armed robbers burst into their home in the early hours of Thursday morning, and threatened them with knives during a terrifying 20-minute raid.
Hong Kong police have launched a citywide manhunt for the pair, who stole HK$12,000 (US$1,500) in cash, three watches, four mobile phones and an iPad.
During the home invasion in the upscale neighbourhood on Pak Kong Au Road, a 62-year-old businessman and his wife were held at knifepoint in their house at Greenpeak Villa estate, while their teenage son and domestic helper slept.
According to a source, police believed the two robbers, who they described as 1.7 metres tall and of medium build, entered the house after breaking in through a glass door, and armed themselves with two knives from the kitchen.
“The men, wearing face masks and gloves, then entered the second-floor master bedroom, woke up the couple and threatened them with knives,” the source said.
The two victims were then forced to lead the robbers around the house searching for valuables, before being released unharmed.
“The couple were ordered to return to their bedroom and go to sleep before the thieves fled with cash and valuables,” the source said.