CCTV at Dr M's grandchild's home only stores footage for 24 hours

New Straits Times

a day ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The data storage system for the closed-circuit television (CCTV) at the residence of the grandchild of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad only retains footage for 24 hours, complicating efforts to investigate a recent break-in at the property.
The break-in, which resulted in losses amounting to RM1.8 million, took place at the residence located in Bukit Ledang, Bukit Damansara.
Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the incident is believed to have occurred more than 24 hours before it was discovered by the victim's domestic helper.
"Although the CCTV system at the residence was unable to capture the incident, further investigations are being carried out from all angles, including statements from witnesses.
"So far, police have recorded statements from three individuals in connection with the case," he said when contacted.
As of now, no arrests have been made, he said.
"We are conducting further investigations to identify the perpetrator based on statements from the victim's domestic helper and the security guard," he said.
Yesterday, it was reported that police were awaiting a full report from the Forensics Unit to obtain further leads in the case.
The estimated loss of RM1.8 million involves mostly antique jewellery.
The residence is occupied by Dr Mahathir's granddaughter, who is the daughter of Mirza.
At the time of the incident, the victim was reportedly not at home and is said to rarely stay at the residence.
The break-in was discovered at 3pm on Wednesday when the housemaid noticed that the rear gate's lock had been cut and the room had been ransacked.