Surau Donation Box Broken into in Kampung Tawas
Incident Goes Viral on Social Media
Police in Ipoh are currently tracking down a suspect believed to have broken into a surau donation box in Kampung Tawas on January 21, after a video of the incident went viral on social media today.
Police Receive Report
According to Ipoh District Police Chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad, a report regarding the case was received at 3 pm from a member of the surau committee.
Review of CCTV Footage
A review of closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed a man cutting the padlock of the donation box using a metal cutter and taking all the cash inside. The estimated loss is RM150.
Urging Public to Come Forward with Information
ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the police to assist in the investigation. "The estimated loss is RM150 and we urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the police to assist in the investigation," he said.
Investigation Underway
The police are currently following up on leads and reviewing the CCTV footage to gather more information about the suspect. The public is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the estimated loss from the broken into surau donation box?
A: The estimated loss is RM150.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The police are currently tracking down the suspect and reviewing CCTV footage to gather more information.
Q: What can the public do to assist in the investigation?
A: The public is urged to come forward with any information about the incident to assist in the investigation.
Q: What is the next step in the investigation?
A: The police will continue to follow up on leads and review CCTV footage to gather more information about the suspect.