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Three Chinese nationals nabbed over burglary in Kuala Perlis
Three Chinese nationals nabbed over burglary in Kuala Perlis

New Straits Times

time6 days ago

  • New Straits Times

Three Chinese nationals nabbed over burglary in Kuala Perlis

KANGAR: Three Chinese men were arrested after they were believed to be involved in a housebreaking incident in Taman Bukit Kubu Phase 2, Kuala Perlis near here yesterday involving a loss of about RM4,000. Kangar district police chief Assistant Commissioner Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said police received a report at 11.38pm from a man who found that his uncle's house in the area had been broken into. "Initial investigations found that the house showed signs of a break-in at the back door. "Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed three suspects entering the house and taking several valuable items," he said in a statement today. Yusharifuddin said among the items reported missing were jewellery worth about RM1,200, cash worth RM2,500 from a safe and another RM357 from a drawer in a cupboard in one of the rooms of the house. He said the investigation team from the Kangar Criminal Investigation Division together with the Forensic Unit of the Perlis police contingent headquarters also inspected the scene of the incident. He said earlier at 10.10pm on the same day, police received information from the public that three unknown men were believed to have broken into the house and have been detained by villagers. "Acting on the information, the arresting officer together with members of the Kuala Perlis police station task force and a MPV team went to the location and re-arrested the three men involved. "The results of the investigation found that they were Chinese nationals, aged between 38 and 54, who had been in this country for less than a week were looking for work. "They were said to have been offered jobs as cooks but have yet to deal with any employers," he said. Yusharifuddin said further inspection found that the three suspects had valid travel documents and items believed to belong to the victims, including cash and jewellery, were also seized from them. He said the case is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine or both upon conviction . He also said the suspects have been remanded for six days to assist in investigations into the case.

Police nab Chinese nationals in Kuala Perlis burglary probe
Police nab Chinese nationals in Kuala Perlis burglary probe

The Star

time6 days ago

  • The Star

Police nab Chinese nationals in Kuala Perlis burglary probe

KANGAR: Three Chinese men were arrested after they were believed to be involved in a housebreaking incident in Taman Bukit Kubu Phase 2, Kuala Perlis on Friday (July 18) involving a loss of about RM4,000. Kangar district police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said police received a report at 11.38pm from a man who found that his uncle's house in the area had been broken into. "Initial investigations found that the house showed signs of a break-in at the back door. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed three suspects entering the house and taking several valuable items," he said in a statement on Saturday (July 19). Yusharifuddin said among the items reported missing were jewellery worth about RM1,200, cash worth RM2,500 from a safe and another RM357 from a drawer in a cupboard in one of the rooms of the house. He said the investigation team from the Kangar Criminal Investigation Division (BSJD) together with the Forensic Unit of the Perlis police contingent headquarters (IPK) also inspected the scene of the incident. He said earlier at 10.10 pm on the same day, police received information from the public that three unknown men were believed to have broken into the house and have been detained by villagers. "Acting on the information, the arresting officer together with members of the Kuala Perlis police station task force and a MPV team of the Kangar IPD Kuala Perlis Zone went to the location and re-arrested the three men involved. "The results of the investigation found that they were Chinese nationals aged between 38 and 54 years old who had been in this country for less than a week were looking for work. They were said to have been offered jobs as cooks but have yet to deal with any employers," he said. Yusharifuddin said further inspection found that the three suspects had valid travel documents and items believed to belong to the victims, including cash and jewellery, were also seized from them. He said the case is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code, which carries a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine or both upon conviction . "The remand application against the three suspects has been granted for six days starting today by Magistrate Nurshahida Abdul Rahim," he said. - Bernama

Three Chinese nationals arrested for burglary in Kuala Perlis
Three Chinese nationals arrested for burglary in Kuala Perlis

The Sun

time6 days ago

  • The Sun

Three Chinese nationals arrested for burglary in Kuala Perlis

KANGAR: Three Chinese nationals were arrested in connection with a burglary at a residence in Taman Bukit Kubu Phase 2, Kuala Perlis. The suspects, aged between 38 and 54, allegedly broke into the house and stole valuables worth approximately RM4,000. Kangar district police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop stated that authorities received a report at 11.38 pm from a man who discovered his uncle's home had been ransacked. 'Initial investigations revealed signs of forced entry at the back door. CCTV footage confirmed three individuals entering the property and taking valuables,' he said in a statement. Among the stolen items were jewellery worth RM1,200, RM2,500 in cash from a safe, and an additional RM357 from a cupboard drawer. The Kangar Criminal Investigation Division and Perlis police forensic team examined the scene for further evidence. Earlier that evening, at 10.10 pm, villagers detained the suspects after spotting them near the house. Police later rearrested them with assistance from the Kuala Perlis task force. 'The suspects, who had valid travel documents, had been in Malaysia for less than a week, reportedly seeking employment as cooks,' Yusharifuddin added. Authorities seized cash and jewellery believed to belong to the victims. The case is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Magistrate Nurshahida Abdul Rahim granted a six-day remand for the suspects starting today. - Bernama

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