Hong Kong police hunt for at least 3 assailants who robbed man of HK$200,000 after intercepting his car in New Territories
- Victim, who runs car wash company, was driving in Tin Shui Wai when Mercedes-Benz rammed his car on Ha Tsuen Road at around 5.30am, insider says
- Three robbers threatened victim with iron rods before grabbing box containing money and fleeing, he adds
Hong Kong police on Tuesday were searching for at least three assailants who intercepted a car in the New Territories and robbed its driver of a box containing HK$200,000 (US$25,615) before fleeing in a Mercedes-Benz.
The 29-year-old victim, who runs a car wash company, was driving his white seven-seater vehicle in Tin Shui Wai at around 5am when the assailants struck, according to a source familiar with the case.
While heading along Ha Tsuen Road at around 5.30am, the victim’s car was suddenly rammed by a silver Mercedes-Benz, the insider said.
“Three black-clad robbers jumped out of the Mercedes-Benz, threatened the victim with iron rods and grabbed a box beside the driver’s seat before fleeing in their own vehicle,” he said.
He added the box had HK$200,000 inside, which were takings the man had collected from his business partner earlier.
The victim escaped unhurt from the incident that left his car’s front bumper damaged, the insider said.