Hardened criminal caught after necklace grab in Shah Alam


KUALA LUMPUR: A man with an extensive criminal record of 25 offences was one of two suspects arrested after a woman was robbed in front of her house in Shah Alam last Saturday.

Subang Jaya police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said in the incident at 6.30am, the woman was accosted by four men on two motorcycles on Jalan Intan Batu 3 before they grabbed her necklace and fled.

The victim's son, who saw the incident, then gave chase on his motorbike and with the help of the public, managed to apprehend a 33-year-old suspect at the entrance of Jalan Utara near the Federal Highway.

"Investigations showed the man has a record of 25 crimes, five for drugs and is on the wanted list.

"Police also found the stolen necklace worth RM3,000 on the suspect," he said here on Friday (Jan 19).

Wan Azlan said further questioning led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man.

"The first suspect also tested positive for syabu. He was charged under Section 395 of the Penal Code for gang robbery and the second suspect remanded until Jan 23," he said.

Police are urging those with information and the two other suspects still at large to contact the Subang Jaya police at 03-7862 7100. – Bernama

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