Kinmen Ancient Tomb Robbed; Magistrate Chen Fu-hai Orders Surveillance on Access Roads
A suspect was arrested for vandalizing the Kinmen county-designated historic Chen Xian tomb. Magistrate Chen Fu-hai ordered the installation of surveillance cameras near historical sites to prevent future incidents.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Wu Wen-jung, Kinmen, 16th) The Kinmen County-designated historical site, the tomb of Chen Xian, was recently discovered to have been vandalized. The police announced today that they have solved the case, stating that the suspect scouted ancient tombs in Kinmen and targeted this one because of its remote location. Kinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai said he has ordered the installation of necessary surveillance cameras on major access roads around historical sites.
The tomb of Chen Xian was found potentially vandalized on the 6th. The Criminal Investigation Corps of the Kinmen County Police Bureau and the Jinhu Precinct formed a special task force to investigate, locking onto a Taiwanese man surnamed Li as the prime suspect. On the 15th, the task force, along with the Xihu Precinct Investigation Team of the Changhua County Police Bureau, arrested Li at his residence, where they found evidence including probes, a Luoyang shovel, and research books related to Kinmen's ancient tombs.
The Jinhu Precinct announced the case's resolution today. Precinct Commander Huang Chih-ming said in a media interview that the police expanded their review of surveillance footage around the tomb covering several months, gradually matching tools and vehicles left at the scene to the suspect. Li committed the crime in Kinmen in February. Only the turtle-back part of the Chen Xian tomb was damaged, and nothing else inside was harmed.
When asked by the media if Li came to rob the tomb, Huang replied "yes." Evidence was found at Li's residence, and he did not defend his criminal actions. Regarding whether the Chen Xian tomb was his only target, Huang said Li had surveyed a cluster of ancient tombs in Kinmen and chose this one because of its remoteness. Whether Li has other tomb-robbing experiences is still under investigation.
Upon hearing the news of the arrest, Kinmen Magistrate Chen Fu-hai visited the Jinhu Precinct to present a bonus for their meals. In a media interview, he expressed gratitude to Kinmen District Prosecutors Office Chief Prosecutor Chao Yen-li, Police Chief Huang Jen-tsung, the Criminal Investigation Corps, and the Jinhu Precinct for solving the case promptly, adding that it greatly boosts police morale.
Chen stated that after discovering the tomb's vandalism, he instructed the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Police Bureau, and other relevant units to install necessary surveillance cameras on major access roads around historical sites and tombs. He also emphasized that the Cultural Affairs Bureau should conduct regular maintenance and management to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
The tomb of Chen Xian was found potentially vandalized on the 6th. The Criminal Investigation Corps of the Kinmen County Police Bureau and the Jinhu Precinct formed a special task force to investigate, locking onto a Taiwanese man surnamed Li as the prime suspect. On the 15th, the task force, along with the Xihu Precinct Investigation Team of the Changhua County Police Bureau, arrested Li at his residence, where they found evidence including probes, a Luoyang shovel, and research books related to Kinmen's ancient tombs.
The Jinhu Precinct announced the case's resolution today. Precinct Commander Huang Chih-ming said in a media interview that the police expanded their review of surveillance footage around the tomb covering several months, gradually matching tools and vehicles left at the scene to the suspect. Li committed the crime in Kinmen in February. Only the turtle-back part of the Chen Xian tomb was damaged, and nothing else inside was harmed.
When asked by the media if Li came to rob the tomb, Huang replied "yes." Evidence was found at Li's residence, and he did not defend his criminal actions. Regarding whether the Chen Xian tomb was his only target, Huang said Li had surveyed a cluster of ancient tombs in Kinmen and chose this one because of its remoteness. Whether Li has other tomb-robbing experiences is still under investigation.
Upon hearing the news of the arrest, Kinmen Magistrate Chen Fu-hai visited the Jinhu Precinct to present a bonus for their meals. In a media interview, he expressed gratitude to Kinmen District Prosecutors Office Chief Prosecutor Chao Yen-li, Police Chief Huang Jen-tsung, the Criminal Investigation Corps, and the Jinhu Precinct for solving the case promptly, adding that it greatly boosts police morale.
Chen stated that after discovering the tomb's vandalism, he instructed the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Police Bureau, and other relevant units to install necessary surveillance cameras on major access roads around historical sites and tombs. He also emphasized that the Cultural Affairs Bureau should conduct regular maintenance and management to prevent similar incidents from happening again.