Police hunting man who drove off with car during test drive
Police in Shah Alam are searching for a suspect who stole a car from a used dealership under the guise of a test drive. The suspect convinced the owner to allow the drive by promising an immediate cash purchase and ownership transfer.
Why it matters
This incident serves as a warning for small business owners regarding security protocols during vehicle sales and test drives.
SHAH ALAM: Police are hunting a man who drove off with a car during a test drive from a used car dealership in Taman Sri Muda, Section 25, here.
Shah Alam police chief ACP Sarudin Samah said the local suspect had earlier contacted the vehicle owner, expressing interest in buying the car, before arriving at the dealership at about 8.30pm on Friday (July 10).
He said the suspect then requested to test drive the vehicle, claiming that he intended to purchase it for RM30,000 in cash.
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