Two-minute Genting jewellery heist nets nearly RM1.7mil
KUALA LUMPUR: Three men took barely two minutes to carry out a jewellery heist at Sky Avenue, Genting Highlands, making off with nearly RM1.7 million worth of jewellery and gold bars this morning.
In a swift jewelry theft at Sky Avenue in Genting Highlands, three men managed to steal nearly RM1.7 million worth of valuables in just two minutes on Wednesday morning. Police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob disclosed that the suspects arrived in a vehicle and donned caps and face masks before wielding an axe and crowbar to execute the robbery.
All three perpetrators were later observed driving away from the resort shortly after the incident. An extensive search was launched, involving the Criminal Investigation Department in Bukit Aman, Pahang CID, and Bentong district CID. In response to the incident, authorities activated Op Tutup at noon to block potential escape routes.
However, CCTV footage suggested the getaway vehicle had potentially bypassed roadblocks before they were established. The trio successfully left with various jewelry items and gold bars during the 11:40 am robbery.
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