Hong Kong police warn burglars using building scaffolding to access flats
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 12:16 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Two suspects were arrested after allegedly climbing maintenance scaffolding on a residential tower and breaking into apartments, stealing HK$6,000. Police highlighted a growing trend of thieves exploiting construction sites to bypass security. Authorities urged building managers to tighten guard protocols during renovation work.
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