Two arrested in Macau residential break-in case

Police have arrested a man and woman from mainland China in connection with a break-in at a second-floor residential unit in Macau.

According to the police report, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on July 11 when the owner of a second-floor unit in a Macau residential building heard loud noises and discovered a man breaking his window and attempting to enter, according to a police report. When confronted, the man fled to the first floor and escaped.

The owner reported the broken window to police but said no property was taken. Repair costs were estimated at 3,000 patacas. Police then contacted the owner of the first-floor unit who was not home but suspected a robbery. His window also required repairs, costing 1,000 patacas.

Following an investigation, authorities found that the male suspect worked with a female accomplice. They had climbed from ground level to the first-floor unit, broken the window, then attempted to enter the second-floor home.

Authorities later determined the two individuals – 48-year-old Lei and 45-year-old Tong, both residents of mainland China – worked together. Lei allegedly climbed to the second floor while Tong broke a first-floor window in an attempt to enter the unit, but fled when disturbed.

On September 6, police discovered the man and woman entering Macau at the Hengqin Port. Police later intercepted and witnessed the pair entering the residential building together while carrying tools such as metal bars, pipes, and screwdrivers. The duo spent time in nearby areas before being seen leaving with the tools, plus masks and goggles, which were believed to be tools for committing crimes, according to the police report.

No robberies had yet been reported from the building. Police have since imposed heavy penalties on Lei and Tong, as the investigation continues into their suspected theft operations targeting Macau residences.

Victoria Chan