A man was arrested for attempting to steal a vehicle component from Kawa Stone.

KUCHING, Sept. 26: A 25-year-old man was arrested by police on suspicion of attempting to steal a vehicle's wheel components from a workshop on Batu Kawa Road yesterday.

Padawan District Police Chief, Superintendent Barry William said the incident occurred at about 8.40am when the workshop owner noticed the presence of two suspicious men who were believed to be trying to steal vehicle components outside the premises.

According to him, the two suspects later escaped using a black Myvi Perodua after being beaten by the complainant.

"Following the incident, a 29-second video showing a Toyota Hilux following the Perodua Myvi at a Matang Road signalling light in Kuching was posted on social media yesterday.

"As a result of further investigation, a police team managed to locate and confiscate the abandoned Perodua Myvi on Long Range Road", he said in a statement today.

He said a 25-year-old man was arrested at about 9:15 p.m. the same day.
"Police also seized a vehicle, an iron box and a key to the car to assist with the investigation.

"The case is being investigated under Section 379/511 of the Penal Code, while the police are still working to track down and identify another suspect involved", he said.

People with information about the incident are requested to appear or send information to the Prawan IPD Movement Room on 082-862233 to assist in the investigation. - TVS