Police Chase Down Suspect in Telecommunications Cable Theft
Chase Underway in Petaling Jaya
At approximately 3:45 am, a high-speed car chase took place in Petaling Jaya, involving a suspect believed to be involved in telecommunications cable theft. According to Sentul police chief Sukarno Zahari, the chase began between an MPV and the suspect’s vehicle, which was registered under a car rental company, in Taman Rainbow, Sentul, and continued to Jalan Kuching.
Pursuit Ends in Abandonment of Vehicle
The MPV managed to corner the suspect’s vehicle, and with a police car approaching, the suspect abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot. This marked the end of the car chase, but not the end of the investigation.
Evidence Found in Abandoned Vehicle
An inspection of the abandoned vehicle revealed the presence of tools commonly used for cable theft. This evidence has been taken into account as the police continue to track down the suspect.
Police Chase Not Limited to a Single Officer
A 26-second video, shared by a netizen on X, captured the dramatic moments of the chase. The video shows a police car, with its siren blaring, arriving at the scene, with the suspect being chased by another individual along the roadside. Two police officers can be seen joining in the pursuit, making it a multi-officer operation.
Efforts Ongoing to Track Down Suspect
As the investigation continues, police are working to locate the suspect and bring them to justice. With the evidence found in the abandoned vehicle and the eyewitness accounts, the police are confident that they will be able to apprehend the individual soon.
FAQs
- What is the nature of the crime alleged to have been committed?
- The suspect is believed to be involved in telecommunications cable theft.
- What led to the chase?
- The chase was initiated by an MPV, which cornered the suspect’s vehicle, leading to his abandonment of the vehicle and flight on foot.
- What evidence was found in the abandoned vehicle?
- Tools commonly used for cable theft were discovered during the inspection of the vehicle.
- How many police officers were involved in the chase?
- Three officers, including two police officers and one MPV driver, were involved in the pursuit.