Two‑minute Genting goldsmith heist: Suspects armed with axes escape in BMW with RM1.74m haul
KUANTAN, Aug 18 — Three men armed with axes and crowbars escaped with 81 pieces of jewellery weighing 2.5 kilogram...
In a swift two-minute goldsmith heist at the SkyAvenue mall in Genting Highlands, three masked men armed with axes and crowbars made off with a haul worth RM1.74 million. Acting Pahang police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob reported receiving a call from a private security guard at 11.39am, detailing how the suspects entered and stole five trays of jewelry.
The heist concluded around 11.41am as the trio fled the premises. At the time, two employees were inside the shop, while another female worker was on a break outside. No customers or security personnel were present. Closed-circuit television footage revealed the suspects operated a high-end BMW registered to a resident of Ampang, Selangor.
Following the incident, police initiated Operation Tutup, concluding by 4.15pm. The Criminal Investigation Department and the Pahang Contingent CID are leading the ongoing investigation to apprehend the suspects. The public is encouraged to provide information to assist the investigation, contacting Investigating Officer Inspector Nurul Aqilah Azmi at 011-3175 9522 or any local police station.
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