Five luxury cars destroyed in Bandar Tropicana Aman arson, police launch manhunt
Screenshot of video footage showing the arson incident at a house in Bandar Saujana Putra, Kuala Langat on Tuesday. Small photo: Mohd Akmalrizal.
KUALA LANGAT – Police are searching for four men in connection with a vehicle arson incident that occurred on Tuesday at a residence in Bandar Tropicana Aman, Bandar Saujana Putra.
According to Kuala Langat police chief Supt Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi, a report was lodged at approximately 6.45am.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle owner is a local man, and at the time of the incident, he and his family were not at home.
"In this incident, the victim suffered an estimated loss of RM1.6 million due to damage to the front portion of the house and the destruction of five luxury cars.
"Investigations indicate that four male suspects were involved in setting fire to the victim's vehicles," he said in a statement on Wednesday.
Police are actively tracking down all suspects involved.
The case is being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire.
The public has been advised not to speculate or disseminate unverified information that could compromise the investigation.
"Anyone with information is urged to come forward to the nearest police station or contact the Kuala Langat District Police Headquarters Operations Room at 03-31872222," he added.
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