JOHOR BAHRU, July 20 (Bernama) -- Police are on a manhunt for a suspect who fired a shot during an attempted robbery at a business premises in Taman Megah Ria, Seri Alam, yesterday.
Seri Alam police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the incident occurred at about 7.10 pm and the identity of the man is currently being determined. No injuries were reported.
“The suspect entered the premises and pointed an object resembling a pistol at the victim, demanding cash. He then fired a single shot outside the premises before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle,” he said in a statement.
The case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Seri Alam District Control Centre at 07-3871422 or 07-38614222 hotline, or to report it at the nearest police station.
Earlier, closed-circuit television footage showing the suspect fleeing on a motorcycle while holding what appeared to be a firearm had gone viral on Facebook.
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