MIRI: A man has been arrested, less than 24 hours after allegedly stealing RM46,000 worth of jewellery and foreign currencies.
The suspect, 48, was picked up by police around 6.10pm on Tuesday from a budget hotel here.
He allegedly broke into a house in Jalan Cosmos 3, Pelita Commercial Centre, on Monday night.
The house owner, who is a 46-year-old sub-contractor, reported that a jade necklace worth RM8,000; a Panerai brand luxury wristwatch worth RM28,000; and foreign currencies, were missing.
Police recovered several of the items, including three brand new cellphones.
Miri police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said the house owner was not home when the incident occurred as he had gone out for dinner around 8.30pm.
Based on a CCTV clip from a neighbour, the suspect was seen wandering outside the gate before entering the house.
The case is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had a past criminal history.
