Luxury store heist ends in tragedy as suspect’s body found near Macau tower

Police in Central District are investigating a theft involving HK$4.9 million from a luxury store’s safe as reported by the store owner on Saturday, August 10. The incident has taken a tragic turn as authorities believe one suspect may have jumped into the sea after losing money at a local casino.

On Sunday, August 11, police received a call at 1:33 p.m. regarding a floating body discovered near the No. 20 buoy, close to the tourist tower. The body was later retrieved and transported for further examination.

Investigators identified the deceased as a 30-year-old male found wearing only gray underwear and lacking any identification. No signs of criminal activity were evident on the body. Following inquiries, it was confirmed yesterday that the man had jumped off the Amizade Bridge the previous day.

This incident is an example of the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing crime and the potential consequences of gambling-related stress. As the investigation continues, police urge anyone with information to come forward to aid in resolving the case. NS