More Crime Reported

Last Friday, 12 December one of our Committee members was robbed by a man with a parang, in CIMB Bank in Taipan.

Siva was withdrawing money from the ATM at the bank when it happened. It was 6.45 in the morning on his way to work when he went to the ATM. He was the only customer at the time.

The moment he completed his transaction, a man wearing a full face helmet rushed in and put a parang at his neck and warned him that harm would befall him if he did not hand over the cash which he quickly did.

He lost RM1,500 to the armed robber. But giving the robber the money was probably a wise move as it would have been worse if he was slashed or something. Good thing he was unharmed.

At the time of the incident, there was a security guard on duty. I spoke to him later that evening and asked him why he did not help to which he said he was worried for his safety as the man was armed with a parang.

I then asked why he did not use his gun which was by his side leaning on the wall. He said he just got the gun which was unfortunately given to him only after the incident. But he did witness the whole robbery which happened in less than 5 minutes.

So folks, please beware that when you go the ATM machine to do your banking or make cash withdrawals. Do so with caution and choose a time when there are a lot of people around.

Robbers and thieves are opportunists and so taking that equation out from that situation will reduce your risks in exposing yourselves to possible crime.

On the very same day, there was also a break-in in our area. The victim was from 32, 11/3F, a neighbor of K.L Wong, our committee member. The owner had gone out early in the morning and came back in the evening when he realised that his house was broken into. It was raining in the morning so it seems to suggest that crime rate is higher during the rainy period so be extra cautious.

Anyway, the burglar had pried opened the front grill and the wooden front door. Some jewelries and watches were stolen which seems to suggest that the thief was on foot as all the big items were still in tact, such as computers, TVs, etc.

Unfortunately, the house was not fitted with an alarm system so the burglary went unnoticed even when the neighbors were actually at home!

So, you see, crime can happen to anyone, even in the presence of security so never take things for granted. Be very alert at all times and DO NOT let your guard down. Please take all the necessary precaution and INFORM your neighbor when you go out so that they can keep a look out for you, even if it is for a short period of time.

Take care, everyone.