MELAKA, May 22 — A man was apprehended by members of the public today after allegedly robbing a jewellery shop on Jalan Bunga Raya.
MELAKA, May 22 — A man was apprehended by members of the public today after allegedly robbing a jewellery shop on Jalan Bunga Raya.
Melaka Tengah Police Chief ACP Christopher Patit said the 27-year-old suspect was handed over to a police team at around 12.30pm.
“We received a call reporting that a young man had been caught by the public following a robbery at a gold shop. A team from the Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB) and the D9 Branch of the Melaka Tengah District Criminal Investigation Division (BSJD) was dispatched to the scene to arrest the suspect,” he said in a statement
A body search revealed the suspect was in possession of five gold chains weighing approximately 15.35 grammes and an iron hammer.
Christopher added that the suspect tested negative for drugs and was taken to Melaka Hospital for treatment of injuries to his legs, hands, and head before being placed in the Melaka Tengah Police Station lockup for further investigation.
The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for robbery. — Bernama
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