Snatch thief killed, accomplice hurt in botched attempt to steal necklace
Thursday, 26 Dec 20194:12 PM MYT
By JUSTIN ZACK
THE STAR
PETALING JAYA: A suspected snatch thief was killed while his accomplice was hurt in a road accident at Pekan Kuala Kubu Bharu on Wednesday (Dec 25).
Hulu Selangor OCPD Supt Azman Ab Rahman said the snatch theft victim was talking to a friend at the side of a road when two men on a motorcycle snatched his necklace.
“The victim and his friend gave chase until they reached the traffic light at Antara Gapi, Ulu Yam.
“While making a U-turn, the suspects were involved in a road accident which killed the pillion rider. The second suspect was arrested, ” he said.
Based on preliminary investigations, it is believed that the suspect's motorcycle was hit from the back by a car, added Supt Azman.
“Efforts to trace down the vehicle are ongoing. Further investigations are being conducted to pinpoint what really happened, ” he said on Thursday (Dec 26).
Police records showed that the surviving suspect, aged 24, has a criminal record.
“The deceased suspect, aged 24, has no prior police record, ” he said.
