Serial Tawau petrol thief held
Published on: Monday, June 09, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jun 09, 2025
By: Amir Anuar Text Size: The suspect held by police. TAWAU: A local aged 38 caught on camera filling up petrol without paying has been arrested. He is also believed to have done the same at various kiosks. District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the offence happened at 1.45am on Saturday behind a laundry mart in Bandar Tawau.
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