The police are searching for three suspects involved in a violent armed robbery at a convenience store along Jalan Sungai Daun in Taman Bistari, Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang, on Sunday (31 May).
The incident, which has since gone viral on social media after CCTV footage surfaced online, took place at approximately 9:29 pm. The footage shows a car stopping in front of the store before three men dressed in dark clothing emerge from the vehicle.
Victim slashed despite not retaliating
In an official statement, the Seberang Perai District Police Headquarters said that two of the suspects, armed with machetes, entered the store while a third accomplice remained outside as a lookout.
During the robbery, a 27-year-old male employee was attacked and suffered injuries to his head and hand after one of the armed suspects repeatedly slashed him, despite the victim not retaliating.
The suspects fled the scene with cash, several cartons of cigarettes, and a sling bag, with total losses estimated at RM500. The victim initially received treatment at Hospital Sungai Bakap before being referred to a private hospital. He is reported to be in a stable condition.
Police launch investigation and track foreign license plates
Seberang Perai Selatan Deputy District Police Chief DSP Mohd Norazmi Abd Ghapar said the police launched an investigation immediately after receiving the report and have already obtained CCTV recordings related to the incident.
Authorities are also working to identify the vehicle used by the suspects, which is believed to have been fitted with foreign registration plates.
“The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt while committing robbery,” DSP Mohd Norazmi said.
“The police would like to assure the public that we are investigating the matter, and efforts are being made to locate and arrest the suspects.”
Anyone with information regarding the suspects or the incident is urged to contact the investigating officer, Inspector Tuan Noremifarhana Tuan Roslan, at 04-5858 222 or visit the nearest police station.
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