Man arrested for allegedly vandalising car in Seremban parking lot


The suspect captured on the dashcam of the car committing the act.

SEREMBAN: Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly breaking the windscreen and the side mirrors of a car belonging to a woman at a parking lot here.

Seremban police chief Asst Comm Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the suspect, who allegedly also broke the car's front and rear wipers, was nabbed around 2.30pm on Thursday (July 18) in Port Dickson.

"We received a report from a woman on July 10 claiming that her car, which she parked along Jalan Dataran Sentral 2 next to Seremban Gateway, had been damaged.

"The suspect was also captured committing the alleged act on the dashcam of her vehicle," he said in a statement.

He said police also seized a t-shirt which was worn by the suspect when he was nabbed.

ACP Mohamad Hatta said police will apply for an order to remand the man.

He said the case is being probed under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief.

He said police were investigating the suspect's motive for damaging the car.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Police , Damage Car , Wipers , Seremban Gateway , Damage , Arrest

   

Next In Nation

Selangor Budget 2025 to focus on AI and northern growth, says MB
NGO urges 'whistleblower' to report Sabah corruption case to MACC
Ban vaping and e-cigs now to curb rising cases of lung injury, says CAP
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected in 10 states, says MetMalaysia
Continuous rain expected in East Coast, Johor next week, says MetMalaysia
Cop killing teen trial: Victim was riding friend's motorcycle, says witness
Nun wins Muhibbah Award for tireless efforts to help rural kids
Trailer menace: Cops nab driver of container lorry involved in crash
Make Sarawak's remote Three Sisters Waterfall a nature reserve, says GPS rep
Don't drag Barisan into alleged bribery scandal as it's a GRS problem, says Bung

Others Also Read