The Tseung Kwan O Police District received a report from the staff of a supermarket at No. 9 Tongde Street for two consecutive days (19th and 20th) that a batch of bottles of wine had been stolen from the store.
After investigation and intelligence analysis, officers of the Tseung Kwan O Police District Task Force identified a suspicious man and arrested a 46-year-old local man surnamed Zhang in Tseung Kwan O District yesterday (22nd) on suspicion of "shoplifting". He is now being arrested Detention investigation.
In these two cases, the shop lost a total of 14 bottles of red wine and spirits, with a total value of about 6,116 yuan.
The case was handed over to the Second Team of the Criminal Investigation Team of the Tseung Kwan O Police District for further follow-up.
The police arrested a 46-year-old local man surnamed Zhang in Tseung Kwan O District yesterday (22nd) on suspicion of "shoplifting". He is currently being detained for investigation.
(provided by the police)
The Tseung Kwan O Police District is committed to combating "quick money" crimes. It will deploy military uniforms and civilians to strengthen patrols, and emphasizes zero tolerance for all "quick money" crimes.
The police reiterated that theft is a serious offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison upon conviction.
Members of the public should not defy the law.