3 parang-wielding robbers raid grocery shop in Chemor

 The suspects are believed to have been involved in a similar attack in Penang on the same day.

Police said they have identified the suspects behind an armed robbery in Chemor, Perak, on May 31. (Threads pics)

PETALING JAYA:

Police are tracking down three men suspected of robbing a grocery shop in Chemor, Perak, on May 31.

Najib Hamzah.

Ipoh police chief Najib Hamzah said the men entered the premises armed with parangs before fleeing with cash and several items.

A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.

“No injuries were reported,” he said in a statement.

He said the suspects had been identified, and the case is being investigated under Sections 395 and 397 of the Penal Code for gang robbery and armed robbery.

When contacted, Najib said the case is believed to be linked to another robbery at a sundry shop in Nibong Tebal, Penang, on the same day.

He also said RM1,600 in cash and valuables were stolen in the Chemor robbery. - FMT