Burst
Written by: Ling Yide
2021-01-21 15:29
Last update date: 2021-01-21 15:31
Three male and female thieves cracked the code lock of the stadium locker, stole a credit card for 500,000 yuan and finally caught the net!
It is reported that the culprits committed crimes in sports grounds in Aberdeen, Kowloon Bay and Happy Valley.
This afternoon (21st) "Hong Kong 01" reporter went to Happy Valley Sports Ground to find out that as the lockers have no built-in locks, athletes need to bring their own padlocks, and the usage rate of the lockers is less than 10%.
Notices are posted in the locker room, urging citizens to use relatively high-security "key-type" padlocks to open padlocks, and avoid the use of "wheel-type" combination locks that are easy to crack.
Some runners said that the locker room has recently added anti-theft reminder stickers. After hearing the news, they were worried. They will step up precautions in the future and try not to bring wallets for running.
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At noon today (21st), a reporter from "Hong Kong 01" went to the Happy Valley Sports Ground where the burglary occurred and learned that the use of lockers in the stadium was less than 10%.
As for the sports field lockers, there is no built-in lock. Users need to bring their own padlocks. According to observations, some people bring their own padlocks, including "wheel-type" combination locks and padlocks opened with a key.
As for some lockers, the slogan "Properly Manage Property" is attached to remind users to lock their belongings carefully before leaving the locker room.
In addition, there is a security advisory notice posted on the wall of the locker room, stating that due to a number of locker thefts in recent days, some users put up the code lock on their own and found that their personal belongings were stolen after exercising. Users are advised not to use it Simple combination padlocks, including "wheel-type" combination locks, should use padlocks opened with a key.
In addition, do not store valuables, excessive cash or credit cards to reduce losses. Finally, if you find a suspicious person, you should immediately notify the venue staff and call the police.
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Runners: Recently, the anti-theft reminder stickers on the cabinet have increased greatly
The runner Ms. Chen said that she has been running at the Happy Valley Sports Ground for nearly three months. She thinks the site is spacious and equipped with showers and other facilities.
Chen pointed out that she usually puts her items in the locker room, "all the money, wallets, shirts, pants, and socks." As for the mobile phone, she will follow her body.
Ms. Chen said that she used to use a "wheel-type" combination lock, and was surprised to learn that a burglary occurred in the locker room at the address. She admitted that she did not plan to change the lock, but considered that she would not carry wallets and credit cards when running in the future.
Ms. Chen continued to point out that in the past, there were no reminders on the lockers, but the number of anti-theft reminders on the lockers has increased.
Another runner, Ms. Zhou, pointed out that she would occasionally go to the Happy Valley Sports Ground to run. Every time she would lock her belongings in the stadium locker and use a padlock opened with a key to lock her wallet and other belongings.
Zhou Xuhui pointed out that not many people use the lockers on weekdays. She said that she will strengthen prevention and remind her friends to pay attention to the situation in the future.
Mr. Zhang, a nearby resident, said that he usually runs on the sports field, but he never brings valuables and does not use lockers.
3 Thieves Destroy Sports Ground Lockers Cracking Password Locks Stealing Credit Card Crazy $50
Senior Inspector Hong Yuyin of the First Team of the Wan Chai Police District Crime Squad, today (21) explained the facts of the case. From July last year to January this year, the police received a total of 11 theft cases that occurred in sports grounds.
The victims separately stored their personal belongings in lockers in the changing rooms of the stadium and locked them with a combination lock.
Afterwards, the victim opened the combination lock and found that the valuables in the cabinet were missing. The victim lost a total of about 500,000 Hong Kong dollars.
Following the investigation, the police arrested 2 men and 1 woman until Tuesday (19th). They were suspected of using credit cards to purchase designer handbags and mobile phones.
The case involved 11 victims and the maximum loss was about 50,000 to 60,000 yuan.
According to information, there are many online teachings on cracking "wheel-type" code locks, allowing people who have forgotten the code to open the code lock with their bare hands.
The method includes listening carefully to the rotation of the "roulette", finding out the "click" of the cam sound, and finding the correct number by rotating it to crack the code lock.
3 thieves blasted the stadium locker to crack the code lock and steal the credit card to buy a famous brand for $500,000
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