Supermarket thief arrested

The Public Security Police (PSP) have arrested two men suspected of stealing approximately MOP2,600 worth of goods from a supermarket.

According to a report filed with police on July 21, a tally clerk at a supermarket in ZAPE discovered a shortage of goods after counting the store’s inventory.

Surveillance video from July 18 and July 21 showed three men stuffing goods into plastic bags while staff were distracted.

Using footage from the supermarket cameras and surveillance system, police identified and detained two suspects on July 22: an unemployed man in his 40s, who holds a travel permit to Hong Kong and Macau; and an unemployed man also in his 40s, who holds a Chinese passport.

Both men admitted to stealing from the store twice, citing financial hardship as their motivation. The goods were transported to mainland China by a third man, who remains at large as investigations continue.

During a search of the suspects’ residence, officers discovered an unlicensed accommodation operation. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has since sealed the offending residence for violating the regulations that govern short-term rentals. The investigation continues. VC