Police said on Friday that they've arrested three renovation workers for allegedly stealing jewellery from a unit at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court.

Officers said they became suspicious about the three men, aged between 32 and 38, who were carrying out reinforcement works inside a unit of Wang Tai House on Thursday.

Brian Chung, Assistant District Commander of Tai Po, said the workers were arrested after seven pieces of jewellery, worth around HK$90,000, were found on them.

"It is believed they stole the items from the unit that they were working in. Police arrested the trio for suspected theft," Chung said.

"Officers have contacted the tenant of the unit, who confirmed ownership of the jewellery."

Chung stressed there are security measures in place to monitor those who work in Wang Fuk Court.



Edited by Thomas McAlinden