Police arrest two suspected cable thieves after car crashes into drain during chase in Ampang

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 – Police have apprehended two individuals suspected of cable theft after their vehicle collided with a drain while attempting to evade the authorities in Taman Sri Watan, Ampang, on October 10. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid revealed that authorities received a tip-off at around 5:53 am. Upon arrival, police noticed a blue Perodua Aruz without any registration plates parked at Jalan Watan 8.

The driver made an attempt to flee, leading to a chase that concluded with the car crashing into a drain. Both suspects were subsequently arrested, according to a statement issued by the police. The case is currently under investigation under multiple sections of the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Prior to the arrest, two videos surfaced on social media platform Threads, which showcased the police apprehending the suspects near a row of shops and featured cables that were allegedly targeted for theft.