MELAKA: Two employees at 24-hour convenience stores have been injured in separate early morning robberies here.
Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the first incident occurred at around 4.40am on Saturday (June 14) in Taman Sin Hoe, Bukit Baru. A 20-year-old worker, who was alone at the time, sustained injuries after she was struck on her head.
The attacker, who wore a helmet and face mask, approached the counter asking for an e-wallet transaction before grabbing the cash drawer. A struggle ensued and the victim was assaulted. The suspect fled with approximately RM300.
The victim was taken to Melaka Hospital and is in stable condition.
In the second incident at around the same time in Saujana Puri, Bukit Katil, a man dressed as a food delivery rider entered another store and also requested an e-wallet top-up.
"When the 31-year-old cashier attempted to return the change, the suspect reached into the cash drawer. The victim tried to stop him and was struck on the wrist with a metal object," said ACP Patit.
The suspect fled on a motorcycle. No money was taken but the employee sustained minor injuries.
Both cases are being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for causing hurt in the course of committing robbery. – Bernama
