Police have arrested a local man believed to be linked to the attempted robbery of a security van and the theft of a firearm outside a bank in Bukit Tinggi, Klang, on July 20.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said the man, believed to be in his 20s, was detained in Shah Alam, Selangor, at about 11am yesterday.
He said initial investigations found that the suspect allegedly targeted a security van carrying cash before taking a pump-action shotgun belonging to a security guard and escaping on a motorcycle.
“Following the incident, the Bukit Aman CID D9 Division conducted a special operation and successfully recovered a Mossberg pump-action shotgun together with one 12-bore round from the suspect.
“Police also seized an Ekol Lite starter pistol and 48 blank rounds,” he said in a statement.
Kumar said police checks revealed that the suspect had a previous record under Section 8 of the Arms Act 1960.
He added that the case is being investigated under Sections 392 and 397 of the Penal Code for armed robbery, as well as Section 4 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971.
“A remand application under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code will be made today,” he said.
Kumar urged members of the public to continue sharing information on criminal activities, adding that police would ensure the investigation is conducted thoroughly, transparently and without compromise.
