Police hunt for masked men armed with machetes after violent incident in Changkat Jong
IPOH: Police are seeking three masked men armed with machetes, who were seen in a viral video.
They were suspected of causing injuries to patrons, damaging items, stealing money and vandalising cars at an entertainment outlet in Changkat Jong near Teluk Intan.
Hilir Perak OCPD Asst Comm Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said a police report was lodged by a 42-year-old local man working as a security guard at the entertainment premises on June 15.
'The complainant said that the three masked male suspects armed with machetes arrived in a car without a license plate number, and stormed into the premises.
'The suspects proceeded to damage items inside the premises and stole a phone belonging to a staff member, along with RM2,000 from the counter.
'Additionally, the suspects smashed the windows of four vehicles belonging to customer, and injuring two patrons using machetes both inside and outside the premises,' he said in a statement on Saturday (June 21).
ACP Bakri stated that initial investigations have successfully identified one of the suspects as a 37-year-old local man with a criminal record.
He said the forensic unit from the Perak Contingent Police Headquarters visited the crime scene and recovered several pieces of evidence, including bloodstains, two fingerprints and shards of glass. CCTV footage from the location has also been obtained.
'The case is being investigated under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code for gang robbery with weapons, and Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief causing damage to public property.
'The police are actively investigating and intensifying efforts to track down all individuals involved.
'Anyone who has any information is urged to come forward to assist the investigation by contacting the Hilir Perak Police Station or the nearest police station,' said ACP Bakri.
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