A 33-year-old man was arrested yesterday for allegedly shoplifting in the supermarket of a shopping mall.

In the incident around 4.30pm, the local was caught red-handed by the supermarket’s security guard, who saw the man hiding three items under his T-shirt.

The items were a bottle of shampoo, a bottle of instant coffee and a bottle of white pepper.

He was later handed over to the police, who brought him to the Miri Central police station for further investigation.

It is understood that the suspect has a previous criminal record.

The case is being investigated under Section 380 of the Penal Code.

Source:
courtesy of THE BORNEO POST

by The Borneo Post

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