Police hunt five men over two armed break-ins in Kota Marudu
KOTA MARUDU: Police are hunting five men believed to be involved in two armed house break-ins at Taman T&G.
Kota Marudu police are searching for five suspects involved in two armed house break-ins at Taman T&G. The suspects stole a Toyota Alphard MPV from a house and used it to flee the scene. The first incident was reported at 10.28am on Wednesday, with the men entering the house at 3.14am and stealing jewelry and a PlayStation 5 gaming console.
They fled the scene at 3.44am. Public information led to the recovery of the stolen vehicle along Jalan Goshen at 1pm the same day. Another break-in was reported at 1.32pm yesterday in the same housing area. Police are investigating the incidents under various Penal Code sections, including housebreaking, vehicle theft, and robbery. Authorities are seeking information to aid in the arrest of the suspects.
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