Hong Kong police arrest 4 teens over watch theft and conspiracy
One suspect allegedly stole watch worth HK$58,000 from online seller he met in Tseung Kwan O
Hong Kong police have arrested four boys aged between 15 and 17 over conspiracy to commit theft, including one suspected of stealing a HK$58,000 (US$7,480) watch.
Police said on Sunday officers had arrested a 16-year-old last Thursday for allegedly stealing the watch from a 39-year-old online seller he met in Tseung Kwan O.
“When the buyer was checking the watch, he stole it and ran away. [The seller] stopped him immediately and reported to police,” the force said.
The investigation revealed the boy’s suspected involvement in another theft conspiracy case in Kwun Tong earlier that day. Three other boys, aged 15 to 17, were arrested on Friday and Saturday in Tseung Kwan O and Kwun Tong on suspicion of conspiracy to commit theft.
Police said that no injuries or property loss occurred in the cases. Mobile phones and clothing believed to be used in the offences were seized.
In Hong Kong, theft carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.