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Mat Rempit Wannabe? Polis Hunt Thief After Gombak Gold Heist

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis are on the lookout for a suspect who allegedly snatched a gold bracelet from a jewellery shop in Prima Sri Gombak yesterday. The incident, caught on CCTV, shows the man making a quick getaway on a motorcycle – typical Mat Rempit style?

Assistant Commissioner Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir, Gombak police chief, confirmed they received a report at 8:49 pm. Investigations suggest the incident happened around 5:50 pm.

According to the police report, the suspect, pretending to be a loving husband, entered the shop and said he wanted to buy a gold chain for his wife.

"The suspect selected a gold bracelet. While the sales assistant went to grab a calculator, he grabbed the bracelet and ran," said AC Noor Ariffin in a statement. Looks like someone needed that gold more than his 'wife'.

He then escaped on a waiting motorcycle. Details are still sketchy, but the police are working hard to track him down.

The Getaway Ride

While the police haven't released specific details about the motorcycle, CCTV footage circulating online shows the suspect speeding off on what appears to be a kapcai. Did he modify it for a quicker escape?

How You Can Help

Know anything about this speedy thief? The police are urging anyone with information to come forward. You can contact Sergeant Zirwatul Huda Radzi at 014-333 6173 or the Gombak district police headquarters operations room at 03-6126 2222. Don't let him get away with it!

The case is being investigated under Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft. Let's hope justice is served!

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