Man jailed over theft of school skirt and underwear
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago3 MIN
Summary
A 44-year-old self-employed man was sentenced at West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts after pleading guilty to one count of theft over the stealing of school uniform skirts, bras and underwear in Tsuen Wan. He was jailed for two weeks, fined HK$800 and ordered to pay HK$1,200 compensation to the victim.
Key Points
- The defendant, Ho Kai-luen (何佳聯), admitted one theft charge and was sentenced on September 22 at West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts.
- The offence took place on May 1, 2026, outside a ground-floor unit in Kwan Mun Hau Tsuen, Kwok Shui Road, Tsuen Wan.
- The stolen items were two one-piece school uniform skirts, two pairs of underpants and two bras belonging to a woman surnamed Ma.
- The total value of the stolen clothing was HK$1,200, matching the compensation order made by the court.
- Chief Magistrate So Man said the defence had presented a positive psychological report and ongoing treatment, urging the defendant to keep seeing doctors and correct the habit
Why It Matters
The case shows the court combining punishment with a call for continued treatment where a defendant's conduct may be linked to personal behavioural problems. For residents, it is also a reminder that clothing left outside village homes can become an easy target for opportunistic theft