RM100,000 theft case: Police set up task force
Published on: Thursday, May 26, 2016
Kota Kinabalu: Police have set up a task force to track down two suspects involved in the RM100,000 theft case on Tuesday.City Police Chief ACP M. Chandra said the team is using all existing elements to detect and capture the suspects through images captured on CCTV."I advise the public to be careful when withdrawing money from the bank and, if possible, to have a companion at all times. ADVERTISEMENT "Bank staff also should immediately notify the police if they see someone inside or outside the premises behaving suspiciously," he said.Chandra also proposed that banks provide a special area for customers who wish to withdraw a large sum of money.This is because, he said, in this case, the suspects' modus operandi was to dress smartly and enter the bank to monitor and identify customers who withdraw large sums of money. They would later follow the potential victim to a suitable location before executing their plan.In the incident, a woman in her 60s was made RM100,000 poorer after two men on a motorcycle took the envelope, where the money was kept, from the front passenger seat of her car.ADVERTISEMENT The 12.26pm incident happened at the Bangunan Wawasan Plaza traffic lights when one of the suspects smashed the front passenger side's window before picking up the envelope and rode off.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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"The motorcyclist was wearing a white helmet while his pillion wore a black helmet. The motorcycle was believed to be a Yamaha LC with a white cover. The plate number was unclear," said Chandra.
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Those with information related to the case is urged to contact investigating officer Insp. Mohanadass Ganeson at 016-441 4939 or the police hotline at 088-318843.