On the morning of October 10, at around 11:49 AM, a man in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, was approached by a woman near Jade De Building at 93 Hing Fat Street. The woman offered to provide a massage and the man followed her to the upper unit of the building, where he noticed his gold chain had gone missing, leading him to suspect it was stolen by the woman. The man reported the incident to the police, who were unable to locate the suspect immediately. The police then took the male victim to the police station for further investigation. Location photos of the building involved in the incident have been captured by photographer Liang Guofeng.
The incident occurred when a male street dweller in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, was lured into a jade shop by a woman who offered a free massage. After entering the shop, the man realized a gold necklace was missing and assumed it was stolen. When the police attempted to apprehend the suspect, they were unsuccessful, and the man was taken to the police station for questioning. Photos taken by Liang Guofeng show the location of the incident.
The recent trend of street scams involving free massages is not new in Hong Kong. Such incidents often target vulnerable individuals, especially those living in the street, by using the guise of offering a free service to gain their trust before stealing their belongings. Authorities and community organizations are working to raise awareness and offer assistance to prevent these types of crimes.