Shots fired in 30-minute car chase with cable thieves in KL
One suspect was arrested after the car chase while the driver, who had attempted to ram several policemen, managed to escape.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus reported a chase involving two suspected cable thieves that lasted 30 minutes. The incident began around 9:30 AM when patrol officers spotted a green Ford Ranger on Kesas Highway. The suspects fled upon being ordered to stop, prompting police to engage in a chase from the Awan Besar toll plaza to Sungai Besi.
The Ford came to a halt near a petrol station, where the suspects refused to exit and attempted to ram officers. Five shots were fired, targeting the vehicle's tire. The suspects fled into Jalan Hang Tuah 4, where one crashed into a grey Mazda. A 29-year-old passenger was subsequently arrested, while the driver managed to escape.
Police found stolen cables and tools used for cable theft during the vehicle search. The arrested suspect had a history of 37 prior offenses and was wanted by the police. The case is being investigated under multiple Penal Code sections, and police are seeking to detain the driver and remand the arrested suspect.
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