Female hotel staff attacked, robbed
Published on: Friday, October 16, 2020
By: Bernama
Credit: Malay Mail
LABUAN: A female hotel staff was terrified to find a man standing inside her rented room in Kg Sg Labu, who later robbed her, early Wednesday.The victim told police she was sleeping in her room when she was awakened at about 4am by the stranger who threatened her not to shout.ADVERTISEMENT
Labuan Police Chief Supt Muhamad Farid Ahmad said there was a scuffle as the victim was punched, kicked and slashed in her arm and left with bruises on her face and stomach.
“The man held a kitchen knife and ordered the victim to hand over her money and mobile phone. She lost RM1,400 to the man,” he said, Thursday.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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However, the 28-year-old suspect, who is jobless was nabbed by police in less than 24 hours and has been remanded for further investigation, Muhammad Farid added.
The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntary causing hurt in committing robbery.