Man arrested on suspicion of theft of wife’s HK$450,000 luxury items

A Hong Kong police investigation into the alleged theft of HK$450,000 in luxury items from an Ocean One apartment in Yau Tong led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man surnamed Lam, after his 34-year-old wife reported her Chanel bags, Hermès bags, and a Rolex missing on October 17, 2026, scmp.com reported.

Police Arrest Husband in Yau Tong After Luxury Goods Disappear

The case unfolded on a Saturday morning when the resident, a 34-year-old woman surnamed Chan, contacted authorities at approximately 8:30am from her home in the Ocean One residential development located at 6 Shung Shun Street in Kowloon, dimsumdaily.hk reported. Chan suspected that her husband had taken high-end accessories worth a combined HK$450,000 (US$57,700) from the property. Responding officers arrived at the scene, conducted a preliminary investigation, and subsequently placed the 40-year-old suspect under arrest on suspicion of theft.

Detailed Breakdown of the Missing Chanel, Hermès, and Rolex Items

The reported inventory spans some of the most recognizable names in luxury fashion and horology. According to police details cited by dimsumdaily.hk, the missing assets comprise a Rolex watch valued at roughly HK$150,000 alongside two Hermès handbags and one Chanel handbag collectively valued at around HK$300,000. Following the preliminary inquiry at the Yau Tong address, investigators detained Lam for further questioning, keeping the high-end merchandise at the center of an active criminal inquiry.

District Crime Squad Takes Over the Yau Tong Investigation

Jurisdiction over the domestic theft complaint has shifted within the local police hierarchy. The case now rests with the District Crime Squad, Team 1, of the Kwun Tong Police District, which manages follow-up actions for the Yau Tong policing area, dimsumdaily.hk reported. Lam remains in custody for ongoing inquiries as authorities work to trace the whereabouts of the disputed luxury timepieces and designer leather goods.