Man arrested after trespassing, vandalism at Petaling Jaya house

KUALA LUMPUR: A man was arrested after trespassing into a house and smashing a window in Jalan 5/17A, Petaling Jaya, this morning.

Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat said the man, believed to be in his 30s, was found lying in the house compound.

He said police received information regarding the discovery of bloodstains in the compound at 9.25am.

"Investigations at the scene and witness statements revealed that the man is suspected of trespassing and breaking the house's window glass.

"The suspect was then arrested and taken to hospital for treatment as he was believed to have suffered injuries from the incident," he said in a statement today.

Shamsudin said the case is being investigated under Sections 447 and 427 of the Penal Code for criminal trespass and mischief causing damage.

Those with information can contact the nearest police station or the Petaling Jaya police headquarters operations room at 03-79662222 to assist investigations.