Doctor Commiting Burglaries At A Condominium

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BernamaA doctor was arrested by police last Thursday on suspicion of committing at least 22 burglaries at a condominium he has been staying at for the past six years, with losses amounting to nearly RM500,000
Northeast district police chief, Soffian Santong, said the 38-year-old suspect was detained at Gurney Park Condominium in Gurney Drive at 6pm
“Police seized six TVs, five video players, 27 laptops, 68 mobile phones, identity cards, passports, bags and 35 keys, among other things. The value of the stolen property is RM160,000,” he told reporters today
“His modus operandi was to enter unlocked homes early in the morning to steal valuables from the living room to sell them at a cheap price,” Soffian said.The suspect who is being held under remand does not have a criminal record and police believe he acted alone
Meanwhile, in another case, police arrested a female trainee doctor and two men on suspicion of committing 13 break-ins since April at a luxury condominium in Tanjung Tokong, with losses amounting to RM296,350
“Police arrested a 34-year-old man after he broke into a home at 8pm on Thursday. A bag, wallet, branded shoes and digital camera were confiscated,” said Soffian
Police then arrested a couple, aged 24, at 11.20am on Saturday in front of a lift, while they were trying to make a getaway
Investigations led to the discovery of a telecommunications company storage room where stolen goods were kept
Among other things, police confiscated several TVs, luggage, computers, electrical goods and accessories worth RM80,000. - Bernama

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