PETALING JAYA: A 41-year-old tourist from China was arrested after allegedly brandishing a knife and causing a disturbance at a convenience store in Ampang Hilir on Sunday (Feb 1).
Ampang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Khairul Anuar Khalid said the incident occurred at about 9am on Feb 1 when the complainant, a convenience store employee, was arranging items and heard a commotion at the payment counter.
“A colleague later approached the complainant seeking assistance after the tourist attempted to purchase cigarettes but failed to make payment using a bank ATM card,” he said.
ACP Khairul Anuar said the complainant contacted the police and the suspect was instructed to leave the premises.
However, the man returned shortly after and created a disturbance by knocking items off the counter and threatening the complainant with a knife.
“The police were alerted again and the suspect was successfully arrested,” he said.
He added that the suspect was remanded for four days from Feb 2 to Feb 5 to facilitate investigations under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation.
If convicted, the suspect may be sentenced to up to two years’ imprisonment, fined, or both.
