VIRAL: Man robbed of RM100K necklace at knifepoint in Miri

20 Jun 2024 • 12:00 AM MYT
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By: Jessie Lee

Kota Kinabalu: A man was robbed of his gold chain reportedly worth RM100,000 at knifepoint in broad daylight in Miri, Sarawak, a viral CCTV footage shows.

Miri Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the victim, 29, had filed a report and police are searching for the suspects, DayakDaily reported.

At the beginning of the video, a man is seen casually walking down a street when an almost-fully masked robbber suddenly rushes and pulls him towards a nearby car.

The footage then shows another masked individual waving what appears to be a parang at the victim, who nods in compliance.

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The frightening clip has gone viral on the Miri Edition Facebook page and other social media platforms

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