Police in Hong Kong are investigating a burglary at a Chinese restaurant in Sha Tin, where thieves stole HK$800,000 in cash. The incident was reported early on Monday morning.
Event Overview
A Chinese restaurant in Mei Tin Commercial Complex, Sha Tin district, Hong Kong, was burgled early on Monday, with HK$800,000 (US$100,300) in cash stolen, police said. The force received a report from a 54-year-old staff member around 6.30am and deployed officers to the scene. The case is classified as a burglary, with no arrests made so far.
Discovery Details
The restaurant owner said his staff returned to the eatery early in the morning and found the office ransacked and the safe open. He noted that the stolen money included earnings from the restaurant's seven branches over the past two days and some cash for emergencies. The owner speculated that the damaged fire safety door was the point of entry.
Police Statement
“After a preliminary count, it is believed that around HK$800,000 in cash has gone missing,” police said. The investigation is ongoing.
This incident highlights security concerns for businesses in Hong Kong, though police have not released further details.