Police detain Chinese national after alleged theft attempt on Jakarta-Penang flight
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 18 — Police detained a Chinese national on suspicion of attempting to steal a passenger’s...
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 18 — Police apprehended a Chinese citizen on suspicion of attempting to pilfer a passenger's wallet during a flight from Jakarta, Indonesia, to Penang on September 17, according to reports. The 55-year-old suspect was taken into custody at Penang International Airport following a complaint lodged by a 36-year-old Indonesian man.
According to Southwest district police chief ACP Anuwal Ab Wahab, the Indonesian individual observed the suspect removing his bag from the overhead compartment, opening it, and extracting his wallet. The man managed to document the incident before notifying the cabin crew. Subsequently, the suspect was apprehended to aid in the investigation, while all the victim's possessions were recovered, with no loss or financial damages reported.
Police stated that ongoing investigations are being conducted and the case falls under Section 379 and Section 511 of the Penal Code for attempted theft.
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