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Construction Workers Arrested for Stealing Gold Jewelry in Hong Kong

3/6/2026

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Hong Kong police arrested three construction workers aged 32–38 for allegedly stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) in gold jewellery from a flat at Wang Fuk Court.
They were reinforcing structure after a deadly fire last November.
Police found the jewellery on the men during investigation.
The government plans to review security measures.
Assistant Commander Brian Chung of the Hong Kong Police condemned the theft, saying the workers exploited the situation.

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Hong Kong police arrested three construction workers aged 32–38 for allegedly stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) in gold jewellery from a flat at Wang Fuk Court.
They were reinforcing structure after a deadly fire last November.
Police found the jewellery on the men during investigation.
The government plans to review security measures.
Assistant Commander Brian Chung of the Hong Kong Police condemned the theft, saying the workers exploited the situation.