From Malay Mail · · 1m 20s
Officer hurt chasing cable theft suspect in Kluang
A policeman fell from his motorcycle during a high-speed pursuit of a Mitsubishi vehicle with stolen cable hanging from the back.
In brief
A policeman fell from his motorcycle during a high-speed pursuit of a Mitsubishi vehicle with stolen cable hanging from the back. Police are hunting for a cable theft suspect whose vehicle caused an officer to crash and sustain injuries during a pre-dawn chase in Kluang. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Officer injured in pre-dawn chase
A policeman fell from his motorcycle and was injured while chasing a suspected cable thief through Kluang town at 5:54 a.m.
Two officers pursued Mitsubishi vehicle
Two policemen on motorcycles were dispatched during routine crime prevention rounds when they spotted the suspect's vehicle and gave chase.
Uncut cable visible on fleeing truck
The suspect was believed involved in an earlier cable theft, with an uncut cable visible at the rear of the Mitsubishi vehicle as it fled.
Video circulated on social media
Kluang deputy police chief responded to a video posted on Threads showing two officers chasing a red Mitsubishi pick-up truck through town.
Police hunting for suspect
Authorities are actively tracking down the suspect and vehicle. They're urging anyone with information to contact the nearest police station.
Two criminal charges being pursued
The case is being investigated under Section 379 for theft and Section 353 for using criminal force against a public servant on duty.
The short version
Police are hunting for a cable theft suspect whose vehicle caused an officer to crash and sustain injuries during a pre-dawn chase in Kluang.
