Penang cops detain man in viral video for motorcycle theft


GEORGE TOWN: A 37-year-old man was arrested after a viral video showing him being detained by the public for allegedly trying to steal a motorcycle at Jalan Patani, here.

George Town OCPD Asst Comm Soffian Santong said the suspect was detained on Aug 3 after a police report was lodged against him by a 25-year-old man at Jalan Patani police station who reported that the suspect was trying to steal his motorcycle.

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