Robber steals Hermes bags and necklace worth HK$3 million from Hong Kong shop
Man browsed bags, buying one, before grabbing salesgirl, rendering her unconscious and tying her up before stealing luxury items
A robber tied up a shop assistant, rendered her unconscious and made off with Hermes bags and a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace worth nearly HK$3 million (US$382,170) in total in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui on Wednesday.
The 49-year-old female victim opened the first-floor store at Supreme House on Hart Avenue at about 9.30am, the insider said.
About an hour later, a heavyset suspect wearing a black hat and face mask entered and asked about buying a white Hermès handbag.
He said he would leave to withdraw cash and return later to complete the purchase.
At around 12.10pm, the suspect came back and bought the bag, but he said he wanted to browse.
The source said the victim continued working and paid little attention to him. Suddenly, the suspect covered the victim’s face with a small towel, causing her to lose consciousness.