65-Year-Old Bank Cleaner Killed After Snatch Thieves Push Her Off Motorbike
An elderly woman was killed in a snatch theft attempt after she fell off the motorcycle when it was kicked by one of two snatch thieves.
By Sadho Ram — 16 Nov 2013, 02:23 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
The Incident Happened In Jalan Datuk Haji Said
A 65-year-old woman, riding pillion with her daughter, was killed in a snatch theft attempt after she fell off the motorcycle when it was kicked by one of two snatch thieves in Jalan Haji Mohd Said here.
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The covered body of Jamariah Akhir, 64, lies on the ground while police investigators look at her motorcycle following the fatal snatch theft attack at Jalan Tuan Haji Said in Seremban.
Image via googleusercontent.comThe elderly woman who was on her way home to the PWD quarters in Jalan Tunku Kurshiah after work was killed on the spot during the 4pm incident.
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She Worked As A Cleaner At A Bank Here
65-year-old Jamariah Ahir was a cleaner at a bank here. She was on the way home to Sikamat with her daughter, Norain Mohd Yusof.
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Jamariah, who suffered injuries on the hands, ribs and knees, died at the scene while Norain was treated for minor injuries at the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital here.
Norain Mohd Yusof being comforted by a relative after the incident yesterday. Pic by Iqmal Haqim Rosman
Image via imgur.comJamariah’s remains were taken to the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital for post-mortem before being released to her family.
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One Of The Thieves Kicked The Motorcycle As Jamariah And Her Daughter Tried To Stave Off The Theft
Witnesses said two men, also on a motorcycle, had attempted to snatch Jamariah’s bag but she refused to let go, holding on tightly to her daughter.
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The thief, who was riding pillion became angry and kicked the motorcycle, causing both the women to fall onto the road.
The thieves bolted when they saw other motorists coming to the victims’ aid. They also failed to take Jamariah’s bag.
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The Police Is Investigating The Case As Murder
Deputy district police chief Superintendent Baharudin Mustafa said police had classified the case as murder. "We will check closed-circuit television cameras in the Seremban town areas to help us with the investigation," he said.
The thieves were believed to have tailed the victims from Jamariah’s workplace.
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