Jewel Heist in the Lobby: The Unlikely Setting for a High Value Crime The arrest of a man suspected of stealing over $127,500 worth of uncut gemstones from an overseas businessman as he slept in a hotel lobby highlights the vulnerability of even the most secure environments.
This incident is particularly striking because the victim was caught off guard not by a stranger lurking outside but by someone who had access to his unattended belongings.
This kind of crime is not unique to Hong Kong or Asia, with several high profile incidents involving thefts from hotel guests in various parts of the world reported in recent years.