KUCHING: Police here nabbed two men for allegedly running away with two bottles of alcoholic beverages from a 24-hour convenience store at Jalan Sultan Tengah on Wednesday morning.
However, another accomplice is still at large and the police are actively tracking the suspect down.
Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah, who confirmed the case, said the two suspects aged 22 and 25, were arrested in less than 24 hours from the incident.
Also seized from the suspects were a smartphone, a sum of cash, a motorcycle helmet, two bottles of alcoholic beverages and a black jacket.
“They are currently under remand for seven days under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code for further investigation.
“Both also tested positive for amphetamine. Background checks found that one of the suspects had a past record for theft and drug abuse,” he said.
It is believed that the suspects are actively targeting 24-hour convenience stores around Kuching.
He added that they also found that the bottles of alcoholic beverages were taken from the convenience store during the robbery.
Ahsmon said an investigation paper had been opened under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code.
The police welcome any information from the public regarding the third suspect, who is still at large.
