BALIK PULAU: A man who broke into a house in Batu Maung was caught after he returned to the scene to retrieve items he had left behind.
The matter came to light in a viral video posted on the Facebook account “Amigos Media Viral” this afternoon.
Southwest police chief Assistant Commissioner Sazalee Adam said initial investigations revealed that the suspect had entered the home through the back door while the domestic helper was outside disposing of rubbish.
“Upon realising the presence of the complainant, the suspect fled the scene.
“However, he later returned to the house to collect belongings he had left behind.
“The complainant and several friends managed to apprehend the suspect and handed him over to members of a patrol unit on duty in Batu Maung,” he said in a statement.
Sazalee said the suspect had been detained and would be brought to the Balik Pulau magistrate’s court tomorrow for a remand application.
“Preliminary urine tests showed the suspect tested positive for methamphetamine, amphetamine and benzodiazepines.
“The suspect also has a prior criminal record for a drug-related offence,” he added.
Police advised the public to ensure that all doors and windows are properly locked and that home security systems are in working condition to prevent similar incidents.
The case is being investigated under Section 448 of the Penal Code for house trespass, which carries a maximum jail term of three years, a fine of up to RM5,000, or both.
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