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Robbery Suspect Escapes Hospital, Caught After Taxi Heist

12/20/2025

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Lam, a 35-year-old robbery suspect, escaped custody at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on December 19, 2025.
He fled barefoot in hospital attire and was rearrested hours later after stealing from a taxi driver.
Lam took at least three taxi rides to reach Yuen Long, about four hours after his escape.
He changed clothes in Mong Kok and sold a stolen mobile phone belonging to a taxi driver.

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Story summary

Lam, a 35-year-old robbery suspect, escaped custody at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on December 19, 2025.
He fled barefoot in hospital attire and was rearrested hours later after stealing from a taxi driver.
Lam took at least three taxi rides to reach Yuen Long, about four hours after his escape.
He changed clothes in Mong Kok and sold a stolen mobile phone belonging to a taxi driver.