KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — Police detained a suspect who is believed to have robbed two foreigners of RM500 at a car wash centre in Taman Saujana Kajang, yesterday after the incident went viral on social media.
Kajang police chief ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan said the 21-year-old suspect who tested positive for drugs (meth) during a urine test, was arrested near Taman Kantai Permai, Kajang on the same day of the incident.
However, the suspect did not impersonate himself as a police officer as claimed in the viralled social media posting.
"The suspect admitted to having been involved in the incident while police seized a motorcycle and clothing that was believed to have been used during the robbery," he said in a statement today.
Police said the suspect will be remanded for four days (until Nov 30) and the case was investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code for robbing without using any weapons or firearms.
If convicted, the suspect may be sentenced to 14 years in prison, fined or given the rotan.
Members of the public with information can contact the nearest police station or contact the Investigating Officer Sgt Ahmad Faizal Hasan at 019-7691924 to assist in investigations.
— Bernama
