Brothers arrested for 23 house break-in cases around Penampang, Putatan

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Haris (centre) showing the recovered jewelleries and items used by the suspects.

PENAMPANG: Police arrested two brothers who were involved in 23 house break-in cases around Penampang and Putatan since early this year.

District police chief DSP Haris Ibrahim said about RM35,000 worth of jewelleries were recovered from the siblings during their arrest on September 6 and September 7.

“The first arrest was made at Kampung Pogunon in Penampang around 8am on September 6.

“The arrest of the 30-year-old suspect then led police to the arrest of his brother, age 35, at Buhavan Square around 11.30am the following day.

“Police investigation revealed that both suspects were involved in 23 housebreakin cases around Penampang and Putatan with losses amounting to RM347,000,” he told a press conference.

Haris added that investigation also revealed the suspects have been active since October 2017.

Among the items recovered were gold rings, gold necklaces, pendants, cellphones, camera, electronic items and tools that were used by the suspects.

Both suspects have been remanded for further investigation as the case is being investigated under Section 457 and Section 448 of the Penal Code.