4 Masked Men With Guns Rob Plaza Metro Kajang Goldsmith In Broad Daylight
The police said the suspects were believed to be carrying two pistols and one rifle.
Four masked men, armed with guns, robbed a goldsmith store at Plaza Metro Kajang shopping mall in broad daylight on Monday, 17 June
According to the New Straits Times, the incident occurred at the store on the first floor of the mall at about 3.30pm.
A video of the heist has gone viral on social media, showing the masked suspects smashing the store's display cases while holding firearms, causing tension in the mall.
Image via Kajang 加影 (Facebook)
Kajang district deputy police chief Supt Mohamad Nasir Drahman said preliminary investigations revealed that the masked men were dressed as security guards when entering the premises and smashed the display cases with iron hammers
"During the incident, the suspects were believed to be carrying two pistols and one rifle, and they fired one shot at the shop's wall before fleeing through the building's parking area.
"The total loss is still under investigation and has yet to be confirmed," said Muhamad Nasir.
China Press reported that the suspects also fired a shot to scare shoppers and employees, prompting them to lie on the ground, before proceeding to rob the store.
Image via New Straits Times
The police are still reviewing the mall's CCTV footage and gathering witness statements for further investigation
The case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971.
Those with information of the robbery can contact their nearest police station or investigating officer, ASP Mohd Afid Farhan Mohd Nor, at +6012-2446768.
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