KUALA LUMPUR: Robbers broke into the home of a businesswoman in Padang Balang, Sentul here and carted away cash, gold bars and designer handbags.
Wangsa Maju OCPD Supt Ashari Abu Samah said the losses amounted to an estimated RM3.5mil.
He said the incident occurred between 10pm and midnight on Sunday when the 43-year-old woman and her family were not at home.
“The burglars stole a safe filled with gold bars and cash. They also stole several designer handbags,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Supt Ashari said the police have opened an investigation under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
“We have already investigated the crime scene and checks revealed that the CCTV at the victim’s home was damaged,” he said.
Supt Ashari urged those with information to contact Wangsa Maju police at 03-9289 9222 or the KL police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or any nearest police station.
