Cops hunting 5 men over 2 armed robberies in Nilai

 Police are stepping up patrols and crime-prevention operations in hotspot areas.

Nilai district police chief Johari Yahya urged those with information to contact the nearest police station to assist the investigations. (Facebook pic)

SEREMBAN:

 Police are tracking down five men to assist in investigations into two separate armed robbery incidents in Bandar Baru Nilai and the Rumah Rakyat Nilai area here last night.

Nilai district police chief Johari Yahya said the first incident was reported at 1.24am, at a 24-hour convenience store on Jalan BBN 1/2F in Bandar Baru Nilai. Initial investigations found that the robbery occurred around 1.10am, involving two unidentified men on a motorcycle.

“One suspect, armed with a knife, threatened the victim, a local man in his 20s, while the other made off with about RM600 in cash and several cartons of cigarettes,” he said in a statement today.

Police also received a report at 9.48pm of another armed robbery in the Rumah Rakyat Nilai housing area, involving three men on two motorcycles carrying machetes.

“Suspects are believed to have threatened a local woman in her 50s before making off with her valuables, including cash, bank cards, and jewellery.

“The victim also suffered a minor finger injury while trying to protect her bag. Losses are estimated at more than RM2,000,” Johari said.

Both cases are being investigated under Sections 394 and 395/397 of the Penal Code.

Johari urged those with information to contact the nearest police station to assist the investigations.

He said police would step up patrols and crime-prevention operations in hotspot areas to keep the public safe and maintain order. -FMT