KAJANG: Masked gunmen made off with over RM3.2 million worth of jewellery in a daring heist at a goldsmith shop in Kajang yesterday.
Kajang deputy police chief Superintendent Mohd Nasir Drahman reported that the estimated losses were determined following initial investigations into the incident.
"Our efforts are now focused on identifying and capturing the suspects involved," he said, adding that statements had been taken from seven witnesses, including workers at the goldsmith shop.
"We are in the midst of taking statements from several other witnesses," he said.
The robbery, which occurred at Plaza Metro in Kajang on Monday, involved at least four masked robbers.
During the heist, the suspects, armed with two pistols and one rifle, fired a shot at the shop's wall before escaping through the building's parking area.
The case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms Act 1971 (Increased Penalties), which carries the death penalty upon conviction, regardless of whether injury or death occurred.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact any nearby police station or directly reach Investigating Officer ASP Mohd Afiq Farhan Mohd Nor at 012-2446768.