Daylight robbery at a Damansara Damai jeweller, RM300,000 gone

Police are tracking down a man who robbed a jewellery shop in Damansara Damai, Selangor on October 30, 2026 with losses estimated at RM300,000. — Picture by Choo Choy May

First Published: Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 9:51 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — A man armed with a sharp weapon robbed a jewellery shop in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya, yesterday afternoon, resulting in losses estimated at RM300,000.

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said police were alerted to the robbery at 1.19 pm.

“An investigation paper has been opened under Sections 392 and 397 of the Penal Code, while efforts are underway to track down the suspect,” he said.

Shamsudin urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the nearest police station or the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters operations room at 03-7966 2222 to assist in investigations. — Bernama

* Editor’s note: Section 392 of the Penal Code provides the punishment for robbery, while Section 397 applies where the offender uses a deadly weapon, causes grievous hurt, or attempts to cause death or grievous hurt. Read together, they carry up to 14 years’ imprisonment, a fine or whipping upon conviction.