Man arrested over alleged machete robbery of elderly woman in Ipoh
IPOH: A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly robbing an elderly woman at a house in Langkap near Teluk Intan.
Hilir Perak District Police chief ACP Chua Kok Lian said police received a report from the 69-year-old woman, who claimed she had been robbed by an unidentified man.
He said the incident occurred at 4am, when the suspect, who was armed with a machete, allegedly snatched a gold bracelet worn by the victim, causing her to sustain injuries. The loss was estimated at RM6,000.
“Following the report, further investigations and intelligence led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man at 2.30am today in Slim River.
“Police also recovered and seized a gold bracelet believed to be linked to the case for further investigation,” he said in a statement tonight.
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Chua said the suspect was remanded for seven days until Aug 17 to assist investigations under Section 394 of the Penal Code for causing hurt while committing a robbery.
In a separate statement, Chua said two men suspected of being linked to a break-in at a fishing equipment shop on Jalan Changkat Jong, Teluk Intan, had also been arrested.
He said police received a report from the shop owner after the premises was found prised open and broken into on July 30, with an inspection revealing that fishing equipment worth about RM8,000 was missing.
“Following the report, police conducted investigations and intelligence operations before arresting two males aged 13 and 19 in separate raids.
“Further investigations also led police to recover and seize several items believed to be linked to the case for further investigation,” he said, adding that both suspects would be charged under Section 414 of the Penal Code at the Teluk Intan magistrate’s court tomorrow.
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