- Three attackers stole $2.7 million from five people in Tokyo's Taito Ward using pepper spray, while loading money destined for Hong Kong.
- A similar assault occurred near Haneda Airport, with three suspects using pepper spray on a man who had $1.24 million in his car, though no money was stolen.
- Police suspect a connection between the two incidents, noting the identical use of three assailants and pepper spray, and are investigating a hit-and-run involving a blue mini-van.
A: Did you hear about the news? Crazy stuff!
B: No, what happened? Tell me!
A: Okay, so there were two attacks in Tokyo last night. One in Taito Ward... and another at Haneda Airport!
B: Wow! Really? What happened there?
A: In Taito Ward, three guys sprayed pepper spray and stole suitcases full of money! Like, 420 million yen!
B: Seriously?! That's a lot of money! What were they doing with it?
A: Apparently, they were getting it ready to send to Hong Kong. Five people were involved, some Japanese, some Chinese.
B: That's terrible! Did they catch anyone?
A: Nope, not yet. They described one suspect as being about 170cm tall, wearing a black hat and jacket.
B: Oh dear. Sounds serious.
A: It gets even weirder! After the robbery, a car hit someone nearby – minor injuries, luckily.
B: A hit-and-run too? This is like a movie!
A: Then, at Haneda Airport, another attack! Same thing – pepper spray. Someone tried to rob a man of 190 million yen.
B: They used pepper spray again? That’s so unsettling.
A: He wasn't hurt, and they didn't get the money. But three guys were in a white car.
B: So similar to the first attack!
A: Exactly! And guess what? Another car hit someone near the airport too. And they found an abandoned blue van nearby!
B: Wow, everything is connected! The police think it’s the same group.
A: Yeah, they're investigating that possibility now. Crazy, right?
- A similar assault occurred near Haneda Airport, with three suspects using pepper spray on a man who had $1.24 million in his car, though no money was stolen.
- Police suspect a connection between the two incidents, noting the identical use of three assailants and pepper spray, and are investigating a hit-and-run involving a blue mini-van.
A: Did you hear about the news? Crazy stuff!
B: No, what happened? Tell me!
A: Okay, so there were two attacks in Tokyo last night. One in Taito Ward... and another at Haneda Airport!
B: Wow! Really? What happened there?
A: In Taito Ward, three guys sprayed pepper spray and stole suitcases full of money! Like, 420 million yen!
B: Seriously?! That's a lot of money! What were they doing with it?
A: Apparently, they were getting it ready to send to Hong Kong. Five people were involved, some Japanese, some Chinese.
B: That's terrible! Did they catch anyone?
A: Nope, not yet. They described one suspect as being about 170cm tall, wearing a black hat and jacket.
B: Oh dear. Sounds serious.
A: It gets even weirder! After the robbery, a car hit someone nearby – minor injuries, luckily.
B: A hit-and-run too? This is like a movie!
A: Then, at Haneda Airport, another attack! Same thing – pepper spray. Someone tried to rob a man of 190 million yen.
B: They used pepper spray again? That’s so unsettling.
A: He wasn't hurt, and they didn't get the money. But three guys were in a white car.
B: So similar to the first attack!
A: Exactly! And guess what? Another car hit someone near the airport too. And they found an abandoned blue van nearby!
B: Wow, everything is connected! The police think it’s the same group.
A: Yeah, they're investigating that possibility now. Crazy, right?
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Summary
Tokyo saw two related attacks: $2.7M stolen in Taito Ward (bound for Hong Kong), & attempted robbery at Haneda Airport. Both involved 3 assailants & pepper spray. Police investigating hit-and-run & suspect same group. #Tokyo #crime
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260130_03/#summary
Date: Jan. 30, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-30
Created: 2026/01/31 20:07
Updated: 2026/01/31 20:10
Last Read: 2026/01/31 20:10