31-05-2025
Man arrested for robbing student during phone sale meet-up in Semariang Batu
The suspect (second right) is escorted by police officers and personnel from the Kuching Criminal Investigation Department after his arrest. – Police photo
KUCHING (May 31): A 32-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a 19-year-old student of his mobile phone in the Semariang Batu area here.
According to a statement posted by the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) on Facebook, the incident occurred around 11pm on Thursday (May 29) during a meet-up arranged for a mobile phone sale involving a Huawei Nova 5T.
It was reported that the suspect had pretended to agree to the purchase and invited the student to accompany him to his house under the pretext of collecting money to complete the transaction.
'The suspect, who was riding a motorcycle with the complainant, later dismounted and threatened the victim from behind with a sharp object, demanding that he hand over two mobile phones,' the post stated.
The suspect, a local man, was subsequently apprehended by police the following day (May 30).
'The suspect has several prior criminal records. Police also seized one of the victim's mobile phones and a dark blue jacket believed to have been used during the incident,' the post added.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect admitted to his involvement in the robbery.
The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code for robbery without the use of firearms. The suspect has been remanded by the Kuching Magistrate's Court.
Police have also advised the public to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to similar crimes. crime police robbery smartphone
