Wanted Woman Arrested While Chasing TST in Shanghai
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
A 22-year-old fugitive suspect identified as Yong was arrested in Shanghai after crossing provincial lines to attend 時代少年團’s “加冠禮” concert at Shanghai Stadium. Shanghai rail police said she was under nationwide pursuit for suspected fraud and was caught immediately after exiting a metro gate near the venue on August 2. The incident quickly prompted online jokes that 時代少年團 may be the new “nemesis of fugitives,” a label long associated with Jacky Cheung concerts.
Key Points
- The arrest happened on August 2, before the first Shanghai show of 時代少年團’s “加冠禮” concert at Shanghai Stadium.
- Shanghai rail transit police received a system alert that 22-year-old Yong, wanted since July 20 for suspected fraud, was riding Line 10.
- Officers used surveillance video to track her movements and noticed she was carrying official concert merchandise linked to 時代少年團.
- Police assessed she would likely get off at Shanghai Swimming Center Station on Line 11, near the concert venue, and deployed officers there.
- About 10 minutes after the deployment, officers intercepted Yong at the station exit gates and later transferred her to out-of-province police.
Why It Matters
The case highlights how integrated warning systems, surveillance tracking and station-level deployment can enable rapid arrests in crowded event settings. It also reinforces a now-familiar public narrative in mainland China that major concerts can unexpectedly become effective opportunities for police to locate wanted suspects.