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Police seek three men in convenience store armed robbery
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Police seek three men in convenience store armed robbery

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police are searching for three local men suspected of armed robbery at a convenience store in Taman Klebang Ria, Chemor on May 31.
  • The suspects entered the store with machetes, stealing cash and goods from a victim in their 20s; no injuries were reported.
  • Authorities are investigating under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code and are asking the public for information.

Police in Ipoh are seeking three local men believed to be involved in an armed robbery at a convenience store in Taman Klebang Ria, Chemor. The incident occurred on May 31, when the suspects allegedly entered the premises carrying machetes. They reportedly stole cash and merchandise from a victim in their 20s. Fortunately, the victim sustained no injuries during the robbery.

Following the report, Ipoh District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Najib Hamzah stated that police have identified the suspects. The investigation is being conducted under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code, which deals with gang-robbery with violence. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could aid their investigation.

Information can be relayed to the Ipoh District Police Headquarters Operations Room at 05-2451500 or by visiting any nearby police station. Previously, closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage circulated on social media, showing two men armed with machetes entering a store and taking several items.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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