By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 6: Four men armed with knives and metal objects allegedly broke into a house in Tabuan Tranquility, Jalan Canna, here, and robbed its occupants in the early hours of Oct 31.
According to Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, police received a report about the armed gang robbery at approximately 4.38am that day.
He said the suspects allegedly gained entry by climbing over the rear wall before forcing open a sliding door to a ground-floor bedroom.
“The four men, armed with cutter knives and metal objects, also took two knives from the kitchen before threatening and tying up the victims and their family members,” he said in a statement.
The suspects subsequently fled with cash, several wristwatches, gold necklaces, and bottles of alcoholic beverages. However, no injuries were reported.
Alexson said the case is being investigated under Section 395 of the Penal Code for gang robbery, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction.
The case is also being investigated under Section 397 of the Penal Code for robbery involving the use of dangerous weapons, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years and whipping upon conviction.
Members of the public with information about the incident are urged to assist the investigation by contacting investigating officer Inspector Ang Mei Cin at 010-7039818 or reporting to the nearest police station. — DayakDaily
