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Armed Robber Steals HK$36,000, Arrested 90 Minutes Later

4/10/2026

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A man robbed the Bank of East Asia in Wan Chai around 12:26 PM, stealing HK$36,000.
The suspect was armed with a hammer and a suspected firearm and fled by bicycle.
Police arrested the suspect at Wan Tsui Shopping Centre in Chai Wan 90 minutes later.
Surveillance footage shows the suspect traveled to Admiralty MTR station after the robbery.
Authorities are assessing the total losses from the incident.

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Story summary

A man robbed the Bank of East Asia in Wan Chai around 12:26 PM, stealing HK$36,000.
The suspect was armed with a hammer and a suspected firearm and fled by bicycle.
Police arrested the suspect at Wan Tsui Shopping Centre in Chai Wan 90 minutes later.
Surveillance footage shows the suspect traveled to Admiralty MTR station after the robbery.
Authorities are assessing the total losses from the incident.