Auxiliary cops nab four over suspected cable theft in KL


KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested four individuals for suspected cable theft at a power substation along Jalan Segambut Pusat.

Sentul OCPD Asst Comm Basri Sagoni said the suspects were detained by the auxiliary team after they were spotted near the substation in the early hours of March 11.

"The complainant, along with other auxiliary policemen, managed to detain all four suspects before contacting the police.

“Police also seized several pieces of equipment believed to have been in the cable theft," he said in a statement on Friday (March 13).

He said the three suspects entered the substation through the front door, while the fourth remained inside a vehicle.

Three of the four were charged today with criminal trespass while the fourth became a prosecution witness.

 

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Cops to make sure Rain Rave Water Music Festival goes on without a hitch
GSF 2.0: Tam Tam damaged, 10 Malaysians taken to Israel, says SNCC
Melaka Opposition leader calls for cooler heads in cartoon dog sticker row
Global Sumud Flotilla: One of 22 intercepted vessels made contact, says Fahmi
Man gets electric shock during attempted theft at TNB substation
Decision on road tax reduction for diesel vehicles to be announced soon
Two army men nabbed for hurting fellow soldier
Malaysia, Singapore enhance cross-border taxi scheme
Hajiji denies pressure over Sabah’s 40% revenue pursuit
Perak to discuss proposal to bring elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat home

Others Also Read