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Filipina who stole, then burgled home of employer admits guilt

06 February 2024

Burglary is an offence that falls under the jurisdiction of the District Court

A Filipina domestic worker has decided to admit two counts of theft and another of burglary against her former employer, her lawyer told the District Court earlier today, Feb 6.

Mishelle P. Cornelio, 37, will formally enter her plea on Aug. 6, after which she is expected to be convicted of the charges, then sentenced.

District Court Judge CP Pang ordered Cornelio returned to custody until the next hearing.

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In her earlier appearance at Eastern Court, Cornelio was charged with stealing jewelry from her former employer, Lau Tsz-yan, in her flat on Connaught Road West on two occasions last year. This resulted in her contract being terminated.

But three days after her termination, Cornelio entered Lau’s house without permission, then stole cash in various denominations, amounting to nearly HK$12,000, apart from jewelry and other household items.

According to the police report, the first theft incident happened on June 8, 2023, when Lau’s gold necklace went missing.

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Less than a month later, or on Jul 6, the employer again called the police and complained that she was missing a gold bracelet and a pendant. Lau decided to terminate Cornelio’s contract on the same day as a result.

But just three days later, or on Jul 9, Cornelio burgled Lau’s house.  She took away 2,300 Taiwan dollar, 490,000 Vietnam Dong, 381,000 Korean won, 104 Singapore dollar, $1,400 Thai bath, and HK$9,000.

She also fled with three gold chains, two CCTV cameras and a door curtain.

PINDUTIN DITO

Under the Theft Ordinance, theft is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, whereas the more serious crime of burglary which involves forced entry into premises, carries a maximum jail term of 14 years.

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