MIRI: Three men, including two foreign nationals, aged between 58 and 59, were arrested by police on Tuesday in Bintulu for allegedly stealing Australian dollars (AUD) 15,000 (approximately RM42,450) from a vehicle belonging to an electrical equipment shop owner.
The suspects were apprehended at 3 pm on the same day following a joint operation involving the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) teams from Miri and Bintulu.
The theft reportedly occurred on Monday morning at around 9.30 am at Piasau Industrial Estate here.
Following the arrests, police successfully recovered the stolen Australian banknotes.
According to initial investigations, the victim had briefly stepped out of his vehicle without locking the doors while collecting some tools from his shop.
CCTV footage later revealed that the suspects had entered the vehicle and stolen valuables, including the cash.
The case is being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code for theft.
