The Star, Tuesday October 2, 2012

Taman Sri Langat shopowner robbed for the fourth time

A SUNDRY shopowner in Taman Sri Langat, Kajang, was at his wit’s end after he became a robbery victim for the fourth time recently.

Wai Yoke Lin, 42, had been robbed twice while his shop had been broken into twice.

Worried: Wai with copies of the police reports he had lodged over the robberies.

 

“The robbers were quick. They got away with my cash register in minutes.

“There were no customers in the shop at that time. I suspect the robbers had planned the robbery,” he said.

Wai lodged a police report for each incident and hopes the police can increase patrol in the area.

“I have installed extra grilles but to no avail, the thieves still manage to cut through.

“Thieves have also stolen liquor, cigarettes, and prepaid telephone cards from my shop.

“I have been operating my shop for the past 12 years without incident until recent years,” he lamented.

Taman Sri Langat Residents’ Association committee member Richard Ho said a meeting would be held to discuss the rising crime rate in the neighbourhood.

“There have been break-ins and snatch thefts. Victims should report to the police so that they will be aware of the crime rate statistics,” he said.

Crime scene: Robbers cut the iron grille at Wai’s shop during both robberies.

 

Kajang state liaison officer Jeffrey Lee Ban Seng, who highlighted the issue to the press, said he would send a letter to the Kajang OCPD requesting for a police beatbase in the area.

He also advised Wai to install an alarm system.