SHAH ALAM, Aug 4 — A man’s attempt to snatch a necklace from a local in Setia Alam was thwarted when bystanders caught him yesterday evening.
Shah Alam police chief Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the 7.07pm incident occurred when the 37-year-old victim was heading to his car. The suspect, riding a motorcycle, tried to pull off the victim’s necklace, but the victim fought back.
“The suspect lost control and fell off his motorcycle. He tried to escape but was caught by nearby bystanders.
“Police later confirmed that the suspect, aged 30, owned the motorcycle but had used a fake licence plate. He is now under remand until August 7,” he said in a statement.
Iqbal urged the public to remain alert and avoid being alone in isolated areas, and that those with information on the case may contact Mohamad Hanafi Abdul Ghani at 010-372 8932.
The case is being investigated under Section 393 of the Penal Code.
A video of the attempted robbery earlier went viral on social media, showing the victim struggling to prevent the theft before the suspect fell and fled.
