Theft & Property Crime news in Batu 18

1. Man arrested over cable theft on Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin, tests positive for drugs

   1 day ago Saluran 122 Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin, Kuching, Sarawak 3.8 km

   A 37-year-old man was arrested in Kampung Bintawa Ulu, Kuching, after he was suspected of stealing cable on Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin. The Kuching district police chief said the suspect has five prior criminal records and tested positive for drugs, and the case is being investigated under Section 431A of the Penal Code.

2. Two arrested in Kuching for cable theft and intimidation at Kubah Ria

   6 days ago Borneo Post Kubah Ria, Jalan Matang, Petra Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak 3.9 km

   Police in Kuching arrested two men, aged 36 and 38, for alleged cable theft and criminal intimidation at Kubah Ria, Jalan Matang in Petra Jaya. The suspects, who have 17 prior criminal records and tested positive for drugs, were caught after a video of the incident went viral. Police are searching for another suspect.