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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Two Chinese nationals injured in robbery at their home, suspect arrested
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A 14-year-old girl and her 70-year-old grandmother, both Chinese nationals, were injured after an intruder broke into their home in Gelang Patah and demanded valuables. Police said the incident happened on Sunday. The alleged intruder was apprehended within three hours of the incident. The suspect allegedly choked the teenager when the victims resisted. A struggle followed, and the intruder fled the scene without taking anything. District police chief Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan said both victims sustained injuries and received medical treatment. Police conducted a raid on a house in Tanjung Kupang and arrested a 33-year-old suspect at 2.30pm the same day. "Checks revealed the suspect has a criminal record with two previous offences. A urine test returned negative for drugs," he said in a statement yesterday. The suspect is currently under a seven-day remand until June 8 to assist with investigations for voluntarily causing hurt during a robbery. If convicted, the suspect faces up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine, or whipping. Kumarasan also urged anyone with information on criminal activity to report it to the nearest police station or contact the Iskandar Puteri District Control Centre at 07-511 3622 or the hotline at 07-511 4486.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Suspect nabbed 3 hours after robbing teen, elderly woman in Gelang Patah
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police arrested a 33-year-old man just three hours after he allegedly attempted to rob a teenage girl and her grandmother at a house in Gelang Patah here on Sunday. Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP M. Kumarasan said in the 11.30am incident, the victims, a 14-year-old Chinese national and her grandmother, in her 70s, were at home when they were confronted by an unknown man. "The suspect ordered the victims to hand over their valuables before choking one of them, resulting in a struggle between the suspect and both victims. "The suspect then fled the scene after failing to obtain the valuables. Both victims sustained injuries and were referred to the hospital for treatment," he said in a statement yesterday. Acting on information received, a team from the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Division together with officers from the Tanjung Kupang police station arrested the suspect at 2.30pm on the same day. A background check revealed that the suspect has two prior criminal records, while the initial urine screening test came back negative for drugs. "Police also seized a T-shirt and a pair of shorts believed to have been worn during the incident. The suspect has been remanded for seven days from June 2 to June 8 to assist in the investigations," he added. The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery. The offence is punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment and may also include a fine or whipping, if convicted. M. Kumarasan also expressed his appreciation to members of the public for providing information that led to the swift arrest of the suspect. – BERNAMA
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Suspect nabbed three hours after robbing teen, elderly woman in Gelang Patah
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police arrested a 33-year-old man just three hours after he allegedly attempted to rob a teenage girl and her grandmother at a house in Gelang Patah here yesterday. Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP M. Kumarasan said in the 11.30 am incident, the victims, a 14-year-old Chinese national and her grandmother, in her 70s, were at home when they were confronted by an unknown man. 'The suspect ordered the victims to hand over their valuables before choking one of them, resulting in a struggle between the suspect and both victims. 'The suspect then fled the scene after failing to obtain the valuables. Both victims sustained injuries and were referred to the hospital for treatment,' he said in a statement today. Acting on information received, a team from the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Division together with officers from the Tanjung Kupang police station arrested the suspect at around 2.30 pm on the same day. A background check revealed that the suspect has two prior criminal records, while the initial urine screening test came back negative for drugs. 'Police also seized a T-shirt and a pair of shorts believed to have been worn during the incident. The suspect has been remanded for seven days from June 2 to June 8 to assist in the investigations,' he added. The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery. The offence is punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment and may also include a fine or whipping, if convicted. M. Kumarasan also expressed his appreciation to members of the public for providing information that led to the swift arrest of the suspect.
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Suspect caught three hours after robbing teen, elderly
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police arrested a 33-year-old man just three hours after he allegedly attempted to rob a teenage girl and her grandmother at a house in Gelang Patah here yesterday. Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP M. Kumarasan said in the 11.30 am incident, the victims, a 14-year-old Chinese national and her grandmother, in her 70s, were at home when they were confronted by an unknown man. 'The suspect ordered the victims to hand over their valuables before choking one of them, resulting in a struggle between the suspect and both victims. 'The suspect then fled the scene after failing to obtain the valuables. Both victims sustained injuries and were referred to the hospital for treatment,' he said in a statement today. Acting on information received, a team from the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Division together with officers from the Tanjung Kupang police station arrested the suspect at around 2.30 pm on the same day. A background check revealed that the suspect has two prior criminal records, while the initial urine screening test came back negative for drugs. 'Police also seized a T-shirt and a pair of shorts believed to have been worn during the incident. The suspect has been remanded for seven days from June 2 to June 8 to assist in the investigations,' he added. The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery. The offence is punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment and may also include a fine or whipping, if convicted. M. Kumarasan also expressed his appreciation to members of the public for providing information that led to the swift arrest of the suspect.
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Man arrested following attempted robbery of Chinese nationals in Johor
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police arrested a man within just three hours after he allegedly attempted to rob two Chinese nationals at their home in Gelang Patah here. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said police received a report from a 14-year-old victim at around 1.34pm on Sunday (June 1) regarding the attempted robbery. 'The victim, together with her grandmother, who is in her 70s, was at home when the suspect entered the house at around 11.30am and tried to rob them,' he said on Monday (June 2). ACP Kumarasan added that the suspect demanded valuables from the girl and proceeded to choke her, prompting a struggle between him and both victims. 'The commotion forced the suspect to flee the scene. Unfortunately, both victims sustained injuries during the incident and were later referred to the hospital for medical treatment,' he said. Based on public information, police arrested a 33-year-old local man on the same day at around 2.30pm. Following the arrest, police also recovered clothing believed to have been worn during the incident, including a T-shirt and a pair of shorts. ACP Kumarasan said initial checks revealed that the suspect has two prior criminal records, but he tested negative for drugs. He added that the suspect is currently being held under a seven-day remand until this Sunday (June 8) to assist with investigations under Section 394 of the Penal Code. ACP Kumarasan also praised the public for their cooperation, which was instrumental in the swift arrest. 'We deeply appreciate the prompt information provided by the public, as their assistance enabled us to capture the suspect within just three hours. We remain committed to curbing all forms of crime in the district,' he said. He also encouraged the public to report any criminal activity to the nearest police station or the Iskandar Puteri police district hotline at 07-5113622 or 07-5114486.
