QuickCheck: Was there a fish heist at a market in Penang?
A screen capture from the CCTV footage showing the thief making off with the fish from the Batu Lanchang Market in Penang on Sunday (June 22).
Reports of theft at local markets can raise concerns among traders and the community.
Recently, there have been claims of fish being stolen from Batu Lanchang Market during the night.
Is this true?
Verdict:
TRUE
Fishes stored at the Batu Lanchang Market in Penang, were reportedly stolen early in the morning on Sunday (June 22) before the traders opened their stalls.
According to Batu Lanchang assemblyman Ong Ah Teong, the issue was brought to attention after a seller lodged a complaint, leading to an investigation.
"Video footage reviewed at the scene clearly showed an individual making off with a styrofoam box filled with fish around 2am," said Ong in a Facebook post.
It is believed that this was the third such incident reported at the market recently.
A police report has been lodged, and a copy of the CCTV footage has been submitted for further action.
Ong also mentioned that a request has been made to the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to install additional CCTV cameras around the market, especially in exterior areas such as the parking lot. "The request has been approved and the added surveillance is expected to help improve security at the market," he added.
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QuickCheck: Was there a fish heist at a market in Penang?
A screen capture from the CCTV footage showing the thief making off with the fish from the Batu Lanchang Market in Penang on Sunday (June 22). Reports of theft at local markets can raise concerns among traders and the community. Recently, there have been claims of fish being stolen from Batu Lanchang Market during the night. Is this true? Verdict: TRUE Fishes stored at the Batu Lanchang Market in Penang, were reportedly stolen early in the morning on Sunday (June 22) before the traders opened their stalls. According to Batu Lanchang assemblyman Ong Ah Teong, the issue was brought to attention after a seller lodged a complaint, leading to an investigation. "Video footage reviewed at the scene clearly showed an individual making off with a styrofoam box filled with fish around 2am," said Ong in a Facebook post. It is believed that this was the third such incident reported at the market recently. A police report has been lodged, and a copy of the CCTV footage has been submitted for further action. Ong also mentioned that a request has been made to the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to install additional CCTV cameras around the market, especially in exterior areas such as the parking lot. "The request has been approved and the added surveillance is expected to help improve security at the market," he added. References:
