KUCHING: A habitual criminal was detained by police here in connection with a break-in at a pet shop in Sibu over the weekend which saw several pedrigree canines stolen.
The 47-year-old suspect from Taman Malihah was arrested at the district police headquarters in Simpang Tiga after he was summoned for questioning over the incident at Jalan Pahlawan in Sibu on Sunday.
The break-in was discovered around 8.30am when the owner arrived at his shop and saw the front roller shutter and glass panel door had been forcibly opened.
A check inside revealed at least six canines- golden retriever, labrador, maltese, poodle and two Shih Tzus- missing along with a small amount of cash.
Subsequent police investigation pinpointed the involvement of the habitual criminal which resulted in his arrest around 11.30pm Monday.
He is currently being detained to facilitate further investigation into his other possible crimes.