Genting robbers fled in BMW registered to Ampang man, say cops

Police in Genting Highlands have identified the BMW registered to an Ampang man as the getaway vehicle used by three masked robbers. The trio, equipped with axes and crowbars, stormed a jewelry store at the Sky Avenue shopping mall at 11:39 am on Monday. Wearing masks, caps, and jackets, they swiftly smashed display cases and escaped with RM1.7 million worth of precious items within two minutes.

Only two employees were present during the heist; the third worker had taken a break. No customers or security personnel were inside the store at the time. The suspects made off with five containers containing 81 pieces of jewelry, weighing a total of 2.5kg and valued at RM1,747,500. Police deployed roadblocks in the area for several hours, but the thieves had already fled the scene before authorities arrived.