Man nabbed in Tawau for recording female housemate
In the 10.30pm incident on Wednesday (July 23), the victim was in her room in Kampung Merotai Besar when she noticed a hand in the doorway, clutching a mobile phone with the camera pointed at her.
She shouted for help and the suspect fled the scene, Tawau OCPD Asst Comm Jasmin Hussin said in a statement on Friday (July 25).
"A police report was lodged, and we managed to locate the 26-year-old suspect around the Merotai Besar town area,' he said.
The suspect attempted to flee, and a scuffle ensued, following which he was pinned down and arrested, ACP Jasmin said.
He added that a mobile phone was also seized.
ACP Jasmin said the man is being investigated for stalking and a suspected offence under the Immigration Act 1959/63. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
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