{
  "id": 7753040,
  "title": "Cable thieves caught on video in Jalan Jelatek, RM15,000 in losses reported",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/cable-thieves-caught-on-video-in-jalan-jelatek-rm15-000-in-losses",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T09:08:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1534113/cable-thieves-caught-video-jalan-jelatek-rm15000-losses-reported"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating an attempted cable theft in Jalan Jelatek, Datuk Keramat, which allegedly caused losses estimated at RM15,000.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}