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Armed gang escapes with nearly RM3m in cash, valuables from Ampang home
Police have launched an intensive manhunt following a brazen robbery at a residential property in Ampang that netted the perpetrators nearly RM2.9 million in cash and luxury items. The masked, armed group remains at large as authorities pursue multiple investigative leads.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Authorities are ramping up efforts to apprehend a group of masked, armed robbers who made off with approximately RM2.9 million in cash and high-value goods during a raid on an Ampang residence.
The incident, which occurred in the upscale residential area, saw the suspects forcibly enter the property and flee the scene with their haul, sparking immediate police response.
Investigators are currently examining security footage and conducting interviews with witnesses as they work to establish the identities of the suspects and determine the circumstances surrounding the brazen theft. The police operation remains ongoing as officers pursue various leads generated from the initial investigation.
The robbery underscores persistent concerns about residential security in the Klang Valley region, with authorities urging homeowners to enhance their property protection measures and report any suspicious activity to police.
Members of the public with information about the incident have been asked to contact the police emergency line or their nearest police station.