{
  "id": 8344309,
  "title": "#NSTviral: Man seen trying car doors, entering houses in Setapak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/nstviral-man-seen-trying-car-doors-entering-houses-in-setapak",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T01:00:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nst-viral/2026/09/1535885/nstviral-man-seen-trying-car-doors-entering-houses-setapak"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Threads user reported a concerning incident in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, where a man resembling a jogger attempted to open car doors and enter various houses in the Persiaran Balau area. The individual, identified as @mrstirfriedd, observed the foreigner trying to open the rear door of his locked car while he was taking a break in his vehicle after being stuck in traffic. The man, who appeared to be sprinting like Usain Bolt, managed to enter several neighboring houses before the user could capture his face.\n\n@mrstirfriedd urged residents in the area to remain vigilant and seek assistance from security patrols if necessary. Multiple social media users reacted to the post, with some claiming they had also seen the individual in the vicinity. Zatyra_28 expressed concern, saying, \"What's going on? This is scary.\" @sOleepy reported seeing the man near the Setapak police station, wearing the same trousers and carrying a water bottle while attempting to board a bus that did not stop for him.\n\nMastura Khairuzaman shared that the incident prompted her to reinforce safety measures, such as keeping her car locked and educating her children about the importance of taking similar precautions. The article highlighted the unsettling nature of the situation and emphasized the need for heightened awareness among residents in the area.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: A Threads user has claimed that a man who appeared to be jogging tried to open his car door before entering several houses around Persiaran Balau, Setapak.",
  "key_points": [
    "Man resembling jogger tried opening car doors and entering houses in Setapak.",
    "Identified as @mrstirfriedd, foreigner sprinted like Usain Bolt.",
    "Residents urged to stay vigilant, seek security patrols if needed."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The reported incidents in Setapak highlight a growing concern for residents' safety and security, prompting calls for vigilance and reinforced safety measures in the community.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "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."
}