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Jewellery shop robber detained by members of public in Melaka
Jewellery shop robber detained by members of public in Melaka

Free Malaysia Today

time22-05-2025

  • Free Malaysia Today

Jewellery shop robber detained by members of public in Melaka

Melaka Tengah police chief Christopher Patit said the suspect was handed over by members of the public to police officers at 12.30pm. (Facebook pic) MELAKA : A 27-year-old man was detained by members of the public after robbing a jewellery shop on Jalan Bunga Raya here today. Melaka Tengah police chief Christopher Patit said the suspect was handed over to police officers at 12.30pm. 'We received a call from an individual informing us that a man had been detained by members of the public after robbing a gold shop,' he said in a statement. A body search of the suspect found five gold chains weighing about 15.35gm and a hammer. Patit said the suspect, who tested negative for drugs, was sent to Melaka Hospital for treatment for injuries to his legs, hands and head before being placed in lockup at the Melaka Tengah police headquarters for further investigation.

Public detain 27-year-old man after alleged gold shop robbery in Melaka
Public detain 27-year-old man after alleged gold shop robbery in Melaka

Malay Mail

time22-05-2025

  • Malay Mail

Public detain 27-year-old man after alleged gold shop robbery in Melaka

MELAKA, May 22 — A man was detained by members of the public after robbing a jewellery shop in Jalan Bunga Raya here today. Melaka Tengah Police Chief ACP Christopher Patit said the 27-year-old suspect was handed over by members of the public to a team of police officers at 12.30pm. 'We received a call from an individual informing that a young man had been detained by the public after robbing a gold shop. 'Following that, a team of police officers from the Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB) and D9 Branch of the Melaka Tengah District Criminal Investigation Division (BSJD) went to the scene to detain the suspect,' he said in a statement. Christopher stated that a body search of the suspect also found five gold chains weighing approximately 15.35 grammes and an iron hammer. He added that a urine test found the suspect negative for drugs, and the young man was also sent to the Melaka Hospital for treatment for injuries to his legs, hands, and head before being placed in the lockup at Melaka Tengah Police Station for further investigations. He said the case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for robbery. — Bernama

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