Cable thieves caught on video in Jalan Jelatek, RM15,000 in losses reported
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating an attempted cable theft in Jalan Jelatek, Datuk Keramat, which allegedly caused losses estimated at RM15,000.
A cable theft attempt in Jalan Jelatek, Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur has resulted in an estimated loss of RM15,000 for a telecommunications company. Assistant Commissioner Khairul Anuar Khalid of the Ampang Jaya police reported that a video showing several people allegedly stealing cables was shared on social media and subsequently noticed by law enforcement.
The thieves were seen using a white four-wheel-drive vehicle and a white Toyota Harrier, but their registration numbers remain unknown. The company has filed a police report, and the case is being investigated under various Penal Code sections, including Section 379 for theft.
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