Suspect accused of hurling chilli powder at staff in Langkawi goldsmith robbery
Suspect accused of hurling chilli powder at staff in Langkawi goldsmith robbery
LANGKAWI - A 45-year-old man was arrested by the Malaysian police after he was involved in the daylight robbery of a goldsmith in Langkawi on June 19.
Langkawi police chief Shariman Ashari said the incident took place around 11.48am when the suspect, wearing a face mask, entered the premises and hurled chilli powder at one of the goldsmith employees.
'After disabling the victim with the chilli powder, the man proceeded to smash the display glass with a machete and grabbed a quantity of gold jewellery,' he said in a statement.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) Shariman said the suspect attempted to flee but members of the public nearby immediately gave chase.
He said the suspect was eventually subdued and arrested by policemen on patrol in the area.
AC Shariman said that initial investigations revealed the stolen jewellery was worth about RM50,000 (S$15,130).
He said the case is being investigated under Sections 392 and 397 of the Malaysian Penal Code for robbery and armed robbery. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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