Getaway car used in high-end watch heist found near Shing Mun Reservoir

Police said on Tuesday said they found a vehicle they believe was abandoned by the gang that robbed a Causeway Bay watch shop of 70 high-end timepieces worth HK$13 million.  

The news came one day after all six alleged gang members were arrested in Causeway Bay and Mong Kok, with some 36 of the 70 stolen watches recovered.  

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The force said the getaway car was found near the Shing Mun Reservoir in Tsuen Wan. Officers also seized what appeared to be a handgun inside the vehicle compartment.  

The robbery that happened on Wednesday saw four of the gang bursting into Tse's Collection on Lockhart Road at 1.05pm and threatening two staff with a suspected firearm, a knife, and a hammer.  

Police said the gang has snatched around 70 watches worth about HK$13 million, including brands such as Rolex and Audemars Piguet.