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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.
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Student who disappeared after school found at friend's home
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A Form Three student from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bukit Indah, who was reported missing after school on Friday, has been found safe. District police chief Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan said Nur Iman Iskandar Abdullah, 15, was found at a schoolmate's home in Bukit Indah at 9.30pm last night. "Nur Iman Iskandar was found safe at 9.30pm. Investigations revealed he had a disagreement with his family," said Kumarasan in a statement today. He was reported missing by his 36-year-old father at the Taman Bukit Indah Police Station after failing to return home from school. At the time, he was last seen wearing a baju Melayu after attending a Hari Raya gathering at school. His disappearance was first reported yesterday, prompting concern after it emerged he had not been seen since leaving school.
