Focus

Police in pursuit of suspect believed to have robbed bank patron

NOOR AINON MOHAMED
By NOOR AINON MOHAMED
08 Sep 2023 09:04pm
A screenshot shows a man armed with a knife committing a robbery and fleeing with the victim's money at a bank in Ipoh.
A screenshot shows a man armed with a knife committing a robbery and fleeing with the victim's money at a bank in Ipoh.

IPOH - Police are hunting for a man suspected of being involved in an armed robbery at a bank here, following the viral video of the incident today.

The 1-minute, 3-second closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage shows the suspect approaching two individuals conducting transactions at an automated teller machine (ATM) while brandishing a knife.

Ipoh District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Yahaya Hassan said investigations revealed that the incident occurred around 5.20 pm on May 14.

"A woman in her 50s suffered a loss of RM300 after being robbed by the suspect wearing a motorcycle helmet.

"So far, no injuries have been reported. Police are now conducting a special operation to track down the suspect," he said in a statement here today.

According to him, the case is being investigated under Sections 392/397 of the Penal Code.

Members of the public with information about the incident can contact the Criminal Investigation Division Chief Ipoh District Police Headquarters Deputy Superintendent Mohd Zulkefli Mohd Mokhtar at 012-4336999 or the Ipoh District Police Headquarters Control Center at 05-2542222.

Related Articles:
Malaysia
CCTV
ATM
Crime
Robbery
More Like This
ECRL, valued at RM50 billion, has reached 72.93 per cent completion as of September 2024. Spanning 665 kilometres, the ECRL will connect the Klang Valley to the East Coast, reducing travel time between Kota Bharu and Gombak from seven hours by road to four hours by rail. - File photo
ECRL, valued at RM50 billion, has reached 72.93 per cent completion as of September 2024. Spanning 665 kilometres, the ECRL will connect the Klang Valley to the East Coast, reducing travel time between Kota Bharu and Gombak from seven hours by road to four hours by rail. - File photo
National Key projects make rapid progress, changing Malaysia's transportation landscape
Mammoth projects like the KL Sentral redevelopment, Pan Borneo Highway and the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) are modernising urban centres and creating transport-oriented development.
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated via Canva
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated via Canva
National UMS: Three decades of excellence in Sabah's higher education and counting
Established on November 24, 1994, UMS has achieved remarkable milestones, including publishing hundreds of high-impact journals and producing groundbreaking innovations and research with some of this work being incorporated into government policies, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s...
The interior of Norpadilah's home, which features an English-style 'farmhouse' concept while still preserving its Malay identity. - Photo by Bernama
The interior of Norpadilah's home, which features an English-style 'farmhouse' concept while still preserving its Malay identity. - Photo by Bernama
National Creative ideas using recycled materials generate lucrative income for housewife
Who would have thought that crafting items from discarded materials could generate an income of thousands of ringgit?
Malaysian biker Katiravan Subrayan made his way to the southern part of the globe, travelling through Latin America. - Photo by Bernama
Malaysian biker Katiravan Subrayan made his way to the southern part of the globe, travelling through Latin America. - Photo by Bernama
National Katiravan Subrayan’s endeavour to save the planet takes him to Antarctica
On Nov 12, Katiravan became among the handful of Malaysians who set foot on the icy continent.