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The Sun
15-06-2025
- The Sun
Gardener arrested for snatch theft at Kangar morning market
KANGAR: A gardener was arrested this morning for allegedly snatching a woman's handbag at the car park of the Medan Mahkota morning market here. Kangar police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the incident occurred at about 8.30am while the 49-year-old sales manager was near a public toilet in the area. The 37-year-old suspect is believed to have attacked her and fled with her sling bag. 'Members of the public who witnessed the incident managed to stop the suspect before two motorcycle patrol personnel arrived and made the arrest. The victim sustained injuries to both knees,' he said in a statement. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect acted out of financial desperation. Police also seized several items believed to belong to the victim, including a knife, mobile phone, wallet, and cash amounting to RM1,000, USD250, and 10,570 Thai Baht The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code, and the suspect will be brought before the Kangar Magistrate's Court tomorrow for a remand application.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- The Sun
Gardener nabbed for handbag snatch at Kangar morning market
KANGAR: A gardener was arrested this morning for allegedly snatching a woman's handbag at the car park of the Medan Mahkota morning market here. Kangar police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the incident occurred at about 8.30am while the 49-year-old sales manager was near a public toilet in the area. The 37-year-old suspect is believed to have attacked her and fled with her sling bag. 'Members of the public who witnessed the incident managed to stop the suspect before two motorcycle patrol personnel arrived and made the arrest. The victim sustained injuries to both knees,' he said in a statement. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect acted out of financial desperation. Police also seized several items believed to belong to the victim, including a knife, mobile phone, wallet, and cash amounting to RM1,000, USD250, and 10,570 Thai Baht The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code, and the suspect will be brought before the Kangar Magistrate's Court tomorrow for a remand application.
The Star
15-06-2025
- The Star
Gardener arrested after stealing woman's handbag in Kangar market
KANGAR: A 37-year-old gardener has been arrested for allegedly snatching a woman's handbag at the car park of the Medan Mahkota morning market here. Kangar police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the incident occurred at about 8.30am. The suspect attacked the victim, a 49-year-old sales manager, and fled with her sling bag. "Some witnesses managed to stop the suspect before two policemen on motorcycle patrol arrived and made the arrest. The victim sustained injuries to both knees," he said in a statement on Sunday (June 15). Police also seized several items belonging to the victim, including a knife, mobile phone, wallet, and cash in local and foreign currencies amounting to RM1,000, US$250 and 10,570 Thai Baht. The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code, and the suspect will be brought before the Kangar Magistrate's Court tomorrow for a remand application. – Bernama
New Straits Times
15-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Snatch thief suspect caught after grabbing woman's bag in Kangar market
KANGAR: A man's daylight attempt to snatch a woman's handbag was foiled by members of the public here today. The 8.30am incident took place near a public toilet at the parking area of Medan Mahkota market. Kangar police chief Assistant Commissioner Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the 49-year-old victim was unlocking the rear door of her car when the suspect approached her on foot and grabbed her from behind before snatching her handbag. "Realising she was being robbed, the victim screamed for help. Although the man managed to pull the bag away and flee, nearby members of the public responded to her cries and caught him not far from the scene," he said in a statement today. Police were later alerted and the 37-year-old suspect was taken to Kangar police station for further investigation. The victim, who suffered abrasions on both knees, later lodged a report at the same police station. Her stolen bag contained various currencies, including RM1,000, US$250 (RM1,061.51) and 10,570 Thai Baht (RM1,384.08). "Initial checks found the suspect hails from Perak and was working as a gardener in Kangar," Yusharifuddin said. Police also seized a knife and mobile phone from the suspect. Officers also recovered a wallet from a nearby drain, along with the victim's MyKad,, cash and a motorcycle key believed to belong to the suspect. The man will be brought to the Kangar magistrate's court tomorrow for a remand application. The case is being investigated for robbery, which carries a maximum jail term of 14 years and may include a fine or whipping upon conviction.
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Cyclist killed after lorry overturns, crushing him
SANGLANG: A 21-year-old cyclist was killed after he was crushed by a lorry that lost control while trying to avoid hitting him along Jalan Kuala Sanglang this evening. The victim, Ahmad Faris Hakimi Ahmad Sakri, from Kampung Pida 6, Ayer Hitam in Kedah, died at the scene from severe head injuries. Kangar police chief Assistant Commissioner Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the incident occurred around 5.10pm near the Jalan Kuala Sanglang Health Clinic. He said the lorry, driven by a 38-year-old man, was heading from Kangar towards Sanglang when the cyclist entered the road from the roadside and attempted to cross into the right lane. "The driver was shocked to see the cyclist suddenly in front of him and swerved right in an attempt to avoid a collision. "However, the lorry overturned into a roadside ditch, crushing the victim who was beside the vehicle," he said in a statement. Ahmad Faris died at the scene, while the driver sustained minor abrasions to the left side of his waist. The victim's body was sent to the Forensic Department of Tuanku Fauziah Hospital in Kangar for a post-mortem. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
