Drug addict caught for breaking into four mosques in Putatan
The suspect arrested by police for breaking into four mosques in Putatan.
PENAMPANG (April 29): Police arrested a local man for breaking into four mosques around Putatan.
Penampang District Police Chief Superintendent Sammy Newton said the arrest was made following a tip-off at a hotel in Tuaran on Monday.
The 25-year-old suspect was believed to have broken into the four mosques with losses amounting to RM2,250.
The suspect, who is also a drug addict, also stole a motorcycle in Kota Kinabalu to commit the crime, said Sammy in a statement on Tuesday.
Following the arrest, police recovered several stolen items and tools used by the suspect to commit the break-ins.
The suspect has been remanded for investigation under Section 457 of the Penal Code for housebreaking, Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug abuse.
Sammy said the arrest reflects the continued commitment of the Penampang police in combating crime and ensuring the safety and well-being of the community is always maintained.
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