Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly stealing HK$300,000 of cash, jewellery
Second time in three days that a domestic helper has been arrested for allegedly stealing from an employer
Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of stealing cash and gold jewellery valued at nearly HK$300,000 (US$38,510) from her employer, the second such case in three days.
Police said a 43-year-old woman made a report at 1.40am on Tuesday, saying that cash and jewellery were missing and possibly stolen from her flat in Dragon Terrace, North Point.
The force later arrested a 39-year-old domestic worker from the Philippines for allegedly stealing about HK$24,000 in cash and gold jewellery worth HK$275,000.
No lost items had been retrieved yet, and officers from the Eastern police district were following up on the case, the force added.
It was the second case of a domestic helper being arrested for allegedly stealing money and valuable items from their employer in three days.
On Sunday, a 43-year-old helper was arrested after her employer reported an alleged theft at the upmarket residential complex The Leighton Hill.