KOTA BELUD: A 34-year-old man was arrested to facilitate a police investigation into a viral clip showing two men breaking into a grocery store here using a slingshot.
The suspect was arrested at his house in Kampung Kuala Abai at 4.47pm today.
District police chief Superintendent Shahrudin Mat Husain said the 59-second-long clip showed two men wearing helmets using a slingshot to break into the premises.
"The two men managed to steal a sum of money kept in the store's drawer.
"A scuffle ensued between the suspects and the victim, but no serious injuries were reported," he said when contacted today.
He urged witnesses to come forward and assist the investigation by contacting the Kota Belud district police headquarters (IPD) or the investigating officer, Inspector Izhafizan Haron, at 014-6318003.
"The public is also advised not to speculate on the case as it may interfere with the investigation," he added.