SHAH ALAM: Police are hunting a man who drove off with a car during a test drive from a used car dealership in Taman Sri Muda, Section 25, here.
Shah Alam police chief ACP Sarudin Samah said the local suspect had earlier contacted the vehicle owner, expressing interest in buying the car, before arriving at the dealership at about 8.30pm on Friday (July 10).
He said the suspect then requested to test drive the vehicle, claiming that he intended to purchase it for RM30,000 in cash.
"Initially, the victim refused to allow the suspect to test drive the car. However, the suspect convinced him, saying he would purchase the vehicle and immediately proceed with the ownership transfer if he was satisfied with its condition," he said in a statement on Saturday (July 11).
He said the suspect drove off with the vehicle during test drive and never returned.
The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code as police are actively tracking down the suspect.
Thbose with information on the incident are urged to contact investigating officer ASP Md Anuar Md Amilah at 019-225 5597. – Bernama
