Two teens nabbed over spate of car window-breaking incidents in Perak
Two teenagers in Gerik, Malaysia, were arrested for breaking car windows, causing RM10,000 in damages. Police are seeking two additional suspects and have urged parents to better monitor their children's activities.
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Highlights issues of juvenile delinquency and the legal responsibilities of parents regarding their children's criminal behavior.
IPOH: Police have detained two minors over a spate of car window-breaking incidents in Gerik.
Gerik OCPD Supt Abdul Samad Othman said police arrested the two teenagers, aged 13 and 14, on Saturday (July 11) morning, following eight reports of broken car windows lodged on Friday (July 10) at 238pm.
"The incidents occurred at Taman Sri Temenggor, Taman Meha and Taman Gerik in Gerik.
"The two minors are believed to have been involved in breaking the windows of three vehicles at Taman Sri Temenggor on Friday," he said in a statement.
"In all eight cases, the vehicles suffered damages, with a total loss of about RM10,000.
"Investigations found that rocks and bricks were used to damage the vehicles," he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code.
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