Passers-by pin down knife-wielding jewellery thief who snatched gold ornaments in Hong Kong in broad daylight

A knife-wielding robber was intercepted and subdued by passers-by after fleeing from a jewellery shop with gold ornaments in Hong Kong on Friday.

The hold-up occurred at a store on Castle Peak Road in Cheung Sha Wan just after 10.30am, according to police.

A police spokesman said the suspect grabbed the ornaments and ran from the shop after threatening staff with a knife. An employee gave chase, shouting for help.

After running about 300 metres, the man was intercepted by passers-by on Un Chau Street before traffic police officers arrived. The man was pinned to the floor and handcuffed.

The spokesman said no casualties were reported in the incident.

He said officers were determining what valuables were taken and checking whether all stolen items were recovered. Detectives from the Sham Shui Po criminal investigation squad were handling the case.