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Police investigate armed robbery near Sungai Petani courthouse
A 22-year-old man has lodged a police report claiming he was robbed of RM30,000 in company funds by four armed men near the Sungai Petani courthouse. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
SUNGAI PETANI — Police have launched an investigation into an alleged armed robbery in which a young man reported losing RM30,000 in company funds near the Sungai Petani courthouse.
The 22-year-old victim lodged a report with local police, alleging that he was accosted by four men wielding a folding knife during the incident. According to the complaint, the suspects made off with the cash, which was being transported on behalf of his employer.
Officers from the Sungai Petani police district are conducting inquiries into the incident and examining available evidence. Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the identity or apprehension of the suspects, nor the exact circumstances leading to the alleged robbery.
The case adds to growing concerns over street crime in the Kedah district. Police have urged members of the public with information regarding the incident to come forward with their statements.