Filipina domestic helper arrested over HK$400,000 jewellery theft in Fortress Hill
A 33-year-old Filipina domestic helper has been arrested on suspicion of stealing about HK$400,000 worth of jewellery from a flat in Fortress Hill. Police were alerted on Monday after the resident's husband reported the missing items, and the case has been handed to the Eastern district crime invest
A 33-year-old Filipina domestic helper has been arrested over the alleged theft of about HK$400,000 worth of jewellery from a flat in Fortress Hill, police said.
The arrest came after the husband of a 65-year-old female resident, surnamed Wong, reported the loss to police at around 5pm on Monday. He said a batch of jewellery valued at about HK$400,000 was missing from their unit at 32 Fortress Hill Road.
Following a preliminary investigation, the helper was arrested on suspicion of theft and is being detained. The case has been handed over to the Eastern police district crime investigation team for further handling.
No further details about the stolen items or the circumstances of the alleged theft have been released. Police investigations are ongoing.
