Foreigner jailed for attempting to steal motorcycle

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KUCHING: A 36-year-old foreigner is put behind bars for one year after he pleaded guilty to attempting to steal a motorcycle.

Lidan yesterday faced charges under Section 379(A) and Section 511 of Penal Code for committing the crime near a shoplot in Matang Jaya here at about 12.45pm, July 31.

He was reported to be trying to start the motorcycle, worth RM5,400, when the owner discovered the act.

The suspect immediately tried to flee the scene but was eventually nabbed.

Sources have it that the accused had come to the state via the entry point at Serikin on July 30, aimed at stealing and shipping motorcycles out of Sarawak.