Hunt continues for trio behind RM1.7m Genting jewellery heist
KUANTAN: Police are on the trail of three masked men who fled with jewellery worth RM1.7 million after robbing a goldsmith shop at SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands, Bentong, on Aug 17.
Police are actively searching for three masked men responsible for a jewellery heist at a goldsmith shop in Genting Highlands, Pahang. The brazen robbery, which took place on August 17, resulted in the theft of RM1.7 million worth of jewelry. Acting Pahang police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob declined to provide further details, stating that investigators are still collecting information and clues related to the case.
The incident occurred at SkyAvenue, a popular shopping destination within the Genting Highlands resort. During the 11:40 am robbery, the masked trio managed to break open and smash display cases, successfully stealing 81 pieces of jewelry that weighed a total of 2.5kg. The suspects arrived in a BMW and managed to evade police roadblocks set up to prevent their escape from the resort.
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