Robbers threaten to burn down bank, make off with RM50,000


GEORGE TOWN: Two parang-wielding men threw three plastic bags and a bottle filled with petrol into a bank in Sungai Dua and threatened to burn it down, before making off with about RM50,000 in cash on Thursday.

The men, wearing crash helmets, masks and sunglasses stormed into the bank and threatened customers and staff not to raise the alarm, while an accomplice waited outside the bank premises on a motorcycle.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Crime , Bank robbery , Arson

Next In Nation

Anwar attends Sabah state govt dinner in conjunction with MTPMA63 meeting
Croatian climber safely rescued after four days on Mount Kinabalu
Gerakan treasurer Hng Chee Wey calls time on 31-year political career
Special committee to decide Felda's future direction
Over RM12.18mil in unpaid summonses: JPJ gives operators 14 days to settle
Sepang International Circuit 80% ready for F1 race
Never ignore signs of domestic violence, urges deputy minister
Mother, babysitter detained after one-year-old dies in Air Itam
Anwar to hold high-level meetings with Modi, Putin during BRICS Summit in India
Akmal tells Pakatan Harapan to ‘walk on’ over possible Umno cooperation

Others Also Read