TEMERLOH: A kind gesture by an elderly woman who allowed an unknown man into her home for a drink turned into a terrifying ordeal when she was attacked and robbed at her residence in Taman Temerloh Jaya here yesterday.
In the 5pm incident, the 78-year-old victim was caring for her grandchild when a man allegedly entered the terrace house without permission.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Nasyim Bahron said the suspect asked for a drink of water before suddenly grabbing the victim's bracelet and fleeing with her mobile phone.
"The suspect also pushed the victim to the ground before escaping. As a result, the victim sustained bruises and minor cuts on her wrist, as well as swelling on her head," he said in a statement today.
He said the victim lost valuables worth about RM1,000 and lodged a police report at the Temerloh district police headquarters at 8.53pm on the same day.
According to Mohd Nasyim, police are investigating the case and reviewing nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to identify the suspect.
"The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for causing hurt while committing robbery," he added.
Mohd Nasyim also advised the public, especially senior citizens living alone, to remain cautious and avoid allowing strangers into their homes. - NST
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