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South China Morning Post
14 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
Man charged in connection with HK$3 million Hong Kong Hermes bag robbery
A man has been charged in Hong Kong for allegedly robbing nearly HK$3 million (US$382,170) worth of pre-owned valuables including Hermes handbags from a shop before fleeing to Thailand and being sent back to the city. Police said that the suspect, 30, would appear at West Kowloon Court on Saturday morning. He is alleged to have stolen 14 pre-owned Hermes bags, a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace and two mobile phones from a shop at Supreme House on Hart Avenue in Tsim Sha Tsui on Wednesday. The suspect was apprehended when his flight landed in Bangkok. Photo: Suvarnabhumi Immigration Police said the suspect bought a white Hermes handbag for HK$33,000 on Wednesday and then allegedly rendered a 49-year-old female employee unconscious before tying her up and making off with the goods. The suspect, from mainland China, fled to Thailand the same day, flying from Hong Kong airport to Bangkok. He was apprehended by Thai police when his flight landed and was sent back to Hong Kong on Thursday night. Police arrested the suspect at Hong Kong airport. He has been charged with robbery. Most of the stolen items were recovered.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Robber steals Hermes bags and necklace worth HK$3 million from Hong Kong shop
A robber tied up a shop assistant, rendered her unconscious and made off with Hermes bags and a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace worth nearly HK$3 million (US$382,170) in total in Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui on Wednesday. Advertisement The 49-year-old female victim opened the first-floor store at Supreme House on Hart Avenue at about 9.30am, the insider said. About an hour later, a heavyset suspect wearing a black hat and face mask entered and asked about buying a white Hermès handbag. He said he would leave to withdraw cash and return later to complete the purchase. At around 12.10pm, the suspect came back and bought the bag, but he said he wanted to browse. Advertisement The source said the victim continued working and paid little attention to him. Suddenly, the suspect covered the victim's face with a small towel, causing her to lose consciousness.
