Cheras: Police arrested a man yesterday to assist in investigations into a theft at a temple in Taman Maluri, Cheras, involving losses totalling RM30,000. Cheras district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud reported that the 32-year-old suspect was apprehended in the Taman Maluri area yesterday afternoon. Tools believed to have been used to commit the theft were seized during the arrest.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a background check revealed the suspect has 13 prior records for criminal and narcotics offences. Furthermore, his initial urine screening tested positive for amphetamines and methamphetamines. The suspect has been remanded for seven days until March 21 to facilitate further investigations under Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft.