Police probe motive behind rock-throwing incident at Jalan Central Timur
KUCHING (July 21): Police are investigating the motive and background of a 52-year-old suspect who allegedly hurled a rock at a parked car along Jalan Central Timur yesterday morning.
Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that a report was lodged by a 32-year-old local man who was serving as a marshal for a running event at the time.
'It was reported that the incident occurred around 6.20am, when the victim had parked his vehicle by the roadside.
'Suddenly, a man unknown to the victim approached the car, picked up a rock, and smashed the vehicle's front windshield.
'The suspect was apprehended shortly afterwards at a nearby location, thanks to information provided by members of the public,' he said in a statement.
Alexson said the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief resulting in damage exceeding RM25.
If convicted, the suspect faces up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Alexson urged anyone with further information to contact the Kuching district police control centre at 082-244444, or reach out directly to investigating officer Sgt Sudianta Deya Johanis at 019-8492500. Alexson Naga Chabu Jalan Central Timur lead rock-throwing
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