Hong Kong police investigate theft of HK$810,000 in cash, gold jewellery from flat

A public housing resident has lost more than HK$800,000 (US$101,960) worth of cash and gold jewellery that disappeared from her flat in Ngau Tau Kok, prompting a police investigation.

Police said the 41-year-old woman filed a report at about 11.55am on Sunday after discovering the items were missing from her home in Kwai Fai House, Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate.

The missing items included gold jewellery worth about HK$500,000 and HK$310,000 in cash, bringing the total loss to about HK$810,000, according to police.

The cash comprised HK$230,000 in Hong Kong currency and about HK$80,000 in foreign currencies, including yuan, yen and won.

Officers conducted an initial investigation and classified the case as theft.

The investigation was taken over by the Sau Mau Ping district investigation team.