Authorities Investigate HK$110,000 Money Exchange Burglary in Tai Po
Overview of the Money Exchange Burglary
Authorities are currently investigating a money exchange burglary that took place at CHK Exchange in Tai Wo Plaza, Tai Po. Over HK$110,000 was stolen, prompting police to analyze surveillance camera footage to gather crucial evidence.
Details of the Incident
On Monday around 9:30 AM, staff members discovered the burglary upon arriving for work, finding the main door and a safe broken open. The police spokesman reported that approximately 100,000 yuan (around US$14,096) and several hundreds of Hong Kong dollars were taken.
Investigative Efforts
Detectives from the Tai Po criminal investigation unit are spearheading efforts to identify the burglars and trace their escape route through surveillance camera footage analysis.
Crime Statistics
- Burglary reports increased by 19.6% this year.
- Violent crime cases reached 5,156 in the first half of the year, up by 8.3%.
Future Surveillance Measures
The authorities have taken steps to enhance security, installing new surveillance cameras in high-crime areas. Secretary for Security, Chris Tang Ping-keung, shared that these cameras may soon incorporate facial recognition technology, aligning with practices in other jurisdictions.
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