QuickCheck: Did robbers fail in a goldsmith heist in Klang?
Police in Klang, Malaysia, are investigating an attempted robbery at a goldsmith shop after a viral video showed four men failing to break a display case. The suspects fled the scene on motorcycles after being unable to access the jewelry.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing local crime concerns and the role of social media in documenting criminal activity for police investigations.
Crime doesn't pay, especially if you don't know how to commit the crime properly.
Did a few robbers fail to rob a goldsmith shop in Klang recently?
Police are tracking down a group of men involved in an attempted robbery at a goldsmith shop along Jalan Tengku Kelana here on Thursday (Aug 20).
Klang Selatan deputy OCPD Supt Kamalariffin Aman Shah said the incident occurred at about 10.30am.
“The Criminal Investigation Division of the Klang Selatan district police headquarters has opened an investigation paper under Section 394 of the Penal Code for causing hurt during an attempted gang robbery.
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