A homeless man was caught by netizens sleeping inside an ATM center at Shanghai Commercial Bank in North Point, Hong Kong. During his stay, he had locked the glass door from within and was lying on the ground, effectively blocking access to the ATMs for other customers. The bank later stated that they had contacted social welfare agencies to assist the homeless individual. By the morning of November 11th, it was observed that one of the door handles of the glass door had been removed, rendering it impossible to lock the door from the inside, and the homeless man had disappeared. This incident sparked debate on social media, with some users calling for the man to receive proper assistance and others expressing concerns over the safety and security of the bank premises. On November 10th, a video surfaced showing the ATM center at Shanghai Commercial Bank on King's Road No. 488 in North Point, locked from the inside with a rope, leaving a homeless elderly man inside, where he was setting up personal belongings and sleeping on a green plastic mat. The man fell asleep contentedly, ignoring anyone disturbing him. The bank acknowledged the situation, apologized to its customers, and investigated the incident, stating that they had contacted social welfare organizations to assist the homeless. Given the cooler weather, the bank emphasized that they were taking steps to ensure that vulnerable individuals could receive appropriate help.
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Published: 2026-11-11 08:43:44
ATM Center Homeless Crisis: Elderly Man Locks Doors to Sleep Through the Night, Bank Assists Social Services
An elderly man has been sleeping in the ATM center of Shanghai Commercial Bank’s North Point branch, locking the glass door to prevent others from entering. The bank has contacted social service agencies to assist and has arranged appropriate support for homeless individuals. This morning, the glass door was found with one handle removed and the man was no longer present.
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