By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, July 21: Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that a report was received on July 20 regarding an incident involving the smashing of a car windshield that occurred at Jalan Central Timur here.
In a statement, he said that during the incident, which reportedly occurred at approximately 6.20am, the complainant, who was serving as a marshal for a running event, had parked his vehicle by the roadside at the venue.
Suddenly, an unidentified man approached the vehicle, picked up a rock, and smashed it against the car’s windshield, causing damage.
Acting on information from the public, police managed to apprehend the suspect, a 52-year-old local man, nearby.
“The case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief resulting in damage exceeding RM25. If convicted, the suspect could face a jail sentence of up to five years, a fine, or both,” he said.
Police are still conducting further investigations into the motive behind the incident and the suspect’s background.
Meanwhile, he also urged anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Kuching IPD Control Centre at 082-244444 or get in touch directly with the investigating officer, Sgt Sudianta Deya Johanis, at 019-8492500. — DayakDaily
