Hong Kong police hunt for suspect who stole HK$9,000 in valuables, cash from visually impaired man
- Stranger spoke to victim, 57, in English to offer help, before making off with bag containing HK$3,500 in cash, two phones worth about HK$500 and HK$5,000
- Suspect described as between 30 to 40 years old, about 1.65 metres tall with a thin build and last seen wearing beige clothing and a cap
Hong Kong police are hunting for a man suspected of stealing about HK$9,000 (US$1,150) in cash and valuables from a visually impaired resident.
The force on Saturday said the victim, a 57-year-old man, was leaving Fortress Hill MTR station just before 10.25am when a stranger spoke in English and offered to help him.
The stranger then led the victim outside, before grabbing his bag and fleeing the scene. A passer-by came over to assist the 57-year-old man and helped him call the force.
According to police, the bag had contained about HK$3,500 in cash, as well as two phones respectively worth about HK$500 and HK$5,000.
The suspect was described as between 30 to 40 years old, about 1.65 metres (5.41 feet) tall with a thin build and last seen wearing beige clothing and a cap.
