3 workers arrested over theft at Tai Po fire block, HK$90,000 in jewellery seized

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jess MaMarch 6, 2026 at 12:18 PM

3 workers arrested over theft at Tai Po fire block, HK$90,000 in jewellery seized

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Hong Kong police arrested three construction workers on Thursday for allegedly stealing HK$90,000 worth of gold jewellery from Wang Tai House in Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court. The suspects were involved in structural reinforcement work at the estate, which was heavily damaged by a fire last November that killed 168 people. The fire originated in Wang Cheong House and spread to other blocks, including Wang Tai House. Separately, displaced residents reported seeing lights in several flats of Wang Cheong House on Thursday evening. The investigation into the theft is ongoing.

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