KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Jan — A local man with 20 previous criminal convictions, was arrested yesterday at Dataran C180 in Cheras here, on suspicion of being involved in a car break-in incident.
Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zaid Hassan said the man who is in his 40s, was arrested at 12.30am after a 25-year-old man lodged a report that his car was broken into last Saturday.
“Public tip-off led to the suspect’s arrest and on checking, it was found that he has a criminal record which includes burglary and theft in several areas,” he said in a statement issued today.
Mohd Zaid said police were conducting further investigations into the suspect’s involvement in the car break-in incident under Section 379 of the Penal Code for theft.
Those with information on the case can approach the nearest police station or call investigating officer, Sarjan Affiq Shahmey at 013-2490964.
— Bernama
