00:00Police are tracking down a suspect who allegedly stole a handbag from an elderly woman as she
00:07was performing prayers at a mosque in Felda Ulutebrau, Ulutiram, last Tuesday.
00:14Seri Alam Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamed Sohaimi Ishaq said the incident occurred
00:19at about 8.40pm. The 71-year-old victim later lodged a report after discovering her handbag
00:26had been stolen. Police confirmed receiving the report and said the case is being investigated
00:32under Section 380 of the Penal Code, which carries a sentence of up to 10 years' imprisonment
00:38and a possible fine. ACP Sohaimi urged members of the public with information on the case
00:44to contact Seri Alam Police immediately. Earlier, a 2-minute, 17-second video went viral on social
00:52media, showing a man dressed in a white shirt and sarong, taking the handbag from the women's
00:57prayer area.
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