MIRI: Police have arrested two men suspected of involvement in a housebreaking incident here, less than three hours after receiving a report of the alleged break-in.
The suspects, a 36-year-old local man and a 23-year-old foreign national, were arrested at about 8.10pm last monday night (Nov 9) along Jalan Tudan following police intelligence and investigations.
The arrests followed a report received by Miri District Police Headquarters at about 5.21pm concerning a break-in at an unoccupied house belonging to the complainant’s late father.
The complainant discovered that the property’s rear door had been left open and appeared to have been forcibly opened by unidentified individuals.
Acting on information gathered, a team from the Crime Prevention Branch (CPJ) of Miri Central Police Station, led by station chief ASP Goldy Jangan, conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of both suspects.
Police also seized several items believed to be connected to the case, including a gas cylinder and four aluminium window frames.
The case is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code for housebreaking with intent to commit an offence.
Miri District Police have urged the public to remain alert and report suspicious activities in their neighbourhoods to help prevent crime.
Information can be channelled to the Miri IPD Operations Room at 085-433400 or reported at the nearest police station.
