{
  "id": 15097240,
  "title": "Police hunt culprits behind suspected MRT cable theft in Damansara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/police-hunt-culprits-behind-suspected-mrt-cable-theft-in-damansara",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T01:59:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1557271/police-hunt-culprits-behind-suspected-mrt-cable-theft-damansara"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police are actively searching for suspects behind a suspected MRT cable theft near the Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stations. On Friday at 2.30am, a 27-year-old technician uncovered nine rolls of 150mm bare copper cables and four rolls of 400mm negative cables while patrolling the MRT alignment. The cables, totaling 90 meters, were found in an open area near the Pusat Bandar Damansara station. The technician did not witness the theft and could not determine ownership or origin. Police have launched an investigation under Sections 379 and 511 of the Penal Code for attempted theft. The case is being investigated and authorities urge witnesses with information to come forward. Recent cable thefts have targeted transport infrastructure, including the Kajang MRT Line and the NKVE, causing security concerns.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Police have launched an investigation to track down suspects behind a suspected cable theft near the MRT tracks between the Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stations.",
  "key_points": [
    "Police search for suspects in MRT cable theft near Damansara stations.",
    "Technician discovered nine rolls of 150mm cables and four rolls of 400mm cables.",
    "Authorities urge witnesses to come forward with information."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}