Cops hunt man who drove off in car after taking it for a test drive
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, are searching for a suspect who stole a Honda Civic during a test drive at a used car dealership. The man had convinced the owner to let him drive the car by promising a cash purchase.
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Shah Alam police chief Sarudin Samah said the suspect requested to test drive the vehicle, claiming he intended to purchase it for RM30,000 in cash. (PDRM pic)
PETALING JAYA: Police are hunting for a man who drove off with a Honda Civic car during a test drive at a used car dealership in Taman Sri Muda, Section 25, Shah Alam last night.
Shah Alam police chief Sarudin Samah said the local suspect had earlier contacted the vehicle owner and expressed interest in buying the car.
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