Couple held for series of housebreaking, robbery cases since January
MELAKA: Police have arrested a couple suspected of involvement in seven housebreaking and robbery cases in Melaka and neighbouring states since January.
Melaka Tengah police chief Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit said the unemployed couple, aged 24 and 31, were arrested in Kuala Kurau, Perak, on June 4.
"On May 28, police received two reports involving housebreaking and robbery in the Melaka Tengah district, linked to the couple.
"Their modus operandi included targeting homestays and stealing various electrical appliances and furniture," he said in a statement today.
Initial investigations found they were involved in three housebreaking and robbery cases in Melaka Tengah, and four others in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Various items were seized, including electrical appliances, furniture, a gold bracelet, two cars, five pawnshop receipts, and five mobile phones.
The case is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code for housebreaking and Section 392 for robbery.
In a separate development, Christopher said a clothing dealer was arrested for allegedly firing a shot from an air pistol at Jalan Johor, Semabok, on June 8.
"Following intelligence gathering and a public tip-off, the 35-year-old suspect was arrested in Puchong, Selangor, on June 17.
Police also seized a black bag, a silver-black air pistol bearing the inscription Pietro Beretta Gardone V.T., a speed loader, and 30 ball-bearing bullets.
The suspect has been remanded for seven days until June 23 to assist in the investigation under Section 33 of the Arms Act 1960 and Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief.
The case is still under investigation, and police urged the public not to speculate, as it could interfere with ongoing efforts.
– BERNAMA
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