Cops hunting 2 suspects in Shah Alam car theft

Shah Alam police chief Ramsay Embol said the case is being investigated under Section 379A of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of up to seven years, or a fine, or both, upon conviction. (Facebook pic)

SHAH ALAM: Police are tracking down two men believed to be involved in the theft of a Proton Wira at a premises in Section 33 here on Tuesday.

Shah Alam police chief Ramsay Embol said a report on the incident was received at 3.12am from the vehicle owner, a local man in his 20s.

“The complainant had parked the vehicle at the location on March 21 before returning to his hometown in Tumpat, Kelantan. However, at about 1.14am on March 24 when he returned from his hometown, he discovered that his vehicle was missing.

“CCTV footage showed two male suspects who were believed to have used another vehicle when stealing the car. There was also no security guard at the premises,” he said in a statement.

He said efforts to trace and apprehend the suspects were ongoing and the case is being investigated under Section 379A of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of up to seven years, or a fine, or both, upon conviction.

Those with information should contact investigating officer Rafiah Isa at 012-3770327 or the Shah Alam police headquarters at 03-55202222.

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