Japanese tourist robbed after inviting newly met man to hotel room

New details have emerged about a robbery at a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel after a 19-year-old Japanese tourist was allegedly attacked by a man she had recently met and invited to her room.



The woman, who was travelling alone, had been staying at a hotel on Nathan Road since August 4.



She met the man through WeChat on Monday and allegedly invited him to her hotel room to meet and chat.



According to sources, the man allegedly saw the woman place HK$15,000 in cash inside the room's safe before putting a black plastic bag over her head and choking her.



He then allegedly took the cash from the safe and fled.



The woman reported the incident to police and complained of neck pain but refused hospital treatment.



Officers searched the area but did not find the suspect.



Police are searching for a Chinese man aged between 30 and 40, about 1.75 metres tall and of medium build.



He was reportedly wearing a dark long-sleeved top, dark trousers, a white cap and a white face mask