Man arrested over alleged machete robbery of elderly woman in Ipoh
IPOH: A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly robbing an elderly woman at a house in Langkap near Teluk Intan.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Ipoh, Malaysia, for allegedly robbing a 69-year-old woman at her home, according to the Hilir Perak District Police chief. The incident occurred at around 4am when the suspect, armed with a machete, allegedly stole the victim's gold bracelet, causing her to sustain injuries. The estimated value of the stolen bracelet is RM6,000.
The suspect was arrested at 2.30am today in Slim River and is currently being held for seven days under Section 394 of the Penal Code for causing hurt during a robbery. Two other men, aged 13 and 19, have also been arrested in connection with a break-in at a fishing equipment shop in Teluk Intan, where RM8,000 worth of equipment was stolen. The suspects will be charged under Section 414 of the Penal Code.
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