A suspected snatch thief was killed while his accomplice was hurt in a road accident

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.