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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Sixty-year-old held over a string of housebreakings
TANGKAK: A 60-year-old man with 39 previous criminal records was arrested in a special operation yesterday. District police chief Superintendent Roslan Mohd Talib said the suspect, who was actively involved in housebreaking in the Bukit Gambir and Sungai Mati areas, was apprehended at a flat in Taman Kesidang, Melaka, by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Tangkak district police headquarters, following a public tip-off around 3.30pm. "The suspect operated alone and targeted unoccupied houses. We also seized handbags, luxury watches and cash. "Tools believed to have been used in the crimes, such as screwdrivers, gloves and a torchlight, were also found, with the total value of the seized items estimated at RM300,000," he said at a press conference today. Roslan added that the success of the operation had enabled police to solve at least eight housebreaking cases in Bukit Gambir and Sungai Mati. "The suspect tested negative for drugs and has been remanded to assist in the investigation," he said.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Was a thief nabbed in Melaka after breaking into at least eight homes?
HOUSE break-ins are a deeply unsettling occurrence, and as such any news of a serial thief being caught will spread quickly. It was claimed recently that the police nabbed a man in Tangkak, and it was also alleged that this man had broken into at least eight houses by the time he was caught. Is this true? VERDICT: TRUE A repeat housebreaker with 39 prior convictions has been arrested for allegedly resuming his criminal activities in and around Tangkak. Tangkak police chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said the 60-year-old suspect is believed to have targeted unoccupied luxury homes and added that he was detained at 3.10pm on Wednesday (June 25) in an apartment in Taman Kesidang, Melaka. He said intelligence gathering and tip-offs led to the raid and subsequent arrest, during which police recovered various luxury items, including 19 designer handbags and watches. "Also seized were cash in multiple currencies, including Malaysian Ringgit, Singapore Dollar, US Dollar and Chinese Yuan, as well as tools believed to have been used in the burglaries, such as screwdrivers, gloves and flashlights. Police also confiscated a Hyundai Getz car suspected of having been used in the commission of the crimes. The seized items are estimated at RM300,000," he said in a statement on Thursday (June 26). He added that with the suspect's arrest, police have successfully solved eight housebreaking cases reported since March in Bukit Gambir, Sungai Mati and Tangkak.
Malay Mail
04-06-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Police arrest Tangkak man for slashing wife, investigations ongoing
TANGKAK, June 4 — Police have confirmed that a man slashed a woman believed to be his wife in Bukit Gambir Monday. Tangkak district police chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said further investigations into the incident were still ongoing. 'The suspect has been arrested this morning and will be taken for remand application at the Tangkak Magistrate's Court today,' he said when contacted yesterday. He did not reveal any other further details, stating that a statement would be issued soon. — Bernama
The Star
03-06-2025
- The Star
Retiree loses RM108,000 to phone scammers
TANGKAK: A 58-year-old retiree lost about RM108,000 of her savings after receiving a call from scammers impersonating as officers from government agencies. Tangkak OCPD Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said the woman was contacted by individuals claiming to be from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and the police. 'The suspects accused her of being involved in suspicious investment and loan activities, and she started to panic. 'The suspects manipulated the victim into believing she was being audited. Out of fear, she followed the instructions given, including transferring money into an account supposedly for audit purposes,' he said here yesterday. The victim ended up making 16 transactions from her account to two bank accounts, believed to be mule accounts. 'She only realised she had been cheated after suffering losses totalling RM108,520. She lodged a police report on Sunday,' said Supt Roslan. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. Supt Roslan warned the public not to fall for phone scams, particularly those involving callers posing as enforcement officers or government servants. 'We advise the public to verify suspicious calls before taking any action. Be cautious and always get the latest updates on scams through official platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok pages of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department,' he said. Supt Roslan urged anyone who believes they have been scammed to immediately contact the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) at 997 for early intervention to block fund transfers.
The Star
02-06-2025
- The Star
Biker, 25, killed in four-vehicle crash near Tangkak
TANGKAK: A 25-year-old man was killed in a four-vehicle crash at KM12, Lebuh AMJ Kesang, Sungai Mati, near here on Monday (June 2). Tangkak police chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said police received a report of the accident at about 2.12am. "Initial investigations found that the accident occurred when a motorcyclist, who was on his way from Melaka to Muar, is believed to have lost control of his machine before crashing into the rear of a pick-up truck parked on the road shoulder. "The motorcyclist fell and was then hit by a sedan car coming from behind. At the same time, a sports utility vehicle (SUV), also coming from the same direction, crashed into the victim's motorcycle that was on the road," he said in a statement Monday. The victim died at the scene and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Those with information regarding the incident have been urged to contact investigating officer Insp Khairul Azmi Ibrahim at 011-12445836. Police also advised the public not to park their vehicles on road shoulders to avoid the risk of accidents, warning that stern action will be taken against offenders. - Bernama
