KOTA KINABALU: A watermelon farmer was seriously injured after he was robbed by four men in Kota Belud district on Wednesday (Feb 19) evening.
The 24-year-old also lost RM10,000 in cash, a cellphone and jewellery in the 4pm incident, said Kota Belud OCPD Supt Shahrudin Mat Husain.
After receiving a distress call, a team of police was sent to investigate where upon arriving at the scene at Kampung Batu Gadung, Jalan Tamau, they saw the injured man.
“He had blood and cuts on his head, believed to have been hit by heavy and blunt objects,” he said.
Supt Shahrudin said they were informed that the victim did not know the four male suspects who had escaped on two motorcycles after the robbery.
The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment and a manhunt has been mounted for the suspects.
He said anyone with information on the case or the suspects can contact their nearest police stations or inform investigating officer Insp Izhafizan Haron at 014-6318003.
