Three arrested over alleged HK$70,000 Jellycat shop theft in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrested three men suspected of using crowbars to steal Jellycat dolls and other plush toys worth about HK$70,000 from an unattended claw-machine shop. Police said the break-in was reported on September 17. The shop owner had offered a HK$100,000 reward for information.
Hong Kong police have arrested three men suspected of stealing Jellycat dolls and other plush toys worth about HK$70,000 from a claw-machine shop, according to the South China Morning Post. The force said on Friday that it received a report in the early hours of September 17 after two thieves allegedly broke into the unattended shop in Tai Wai. Police said crowbars were used to force open two claw machines.
The stolen goods were popular Jellycat dolls and other plush toys. Investigators suspect the items were taken for resale, although the supplied material does not say whether the toys have been recovered or whether anyone has been charged. After the theft, the shop owner offered a HK$100,000 reward on social media for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
Police subsequently arrested three men. The available report does not identify them or provide further details about the investigation.
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