Tanjung bungah: Police have opened investigation papers into four crimes reported in Tanjung Bungah between July 28 and Aug 2, involving housebreaking, robbery, trespassing, and theft.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Northeast district police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad stated that two of the four cases resulted in losses estimated at about RM17,000, while the other two caused no losses. He refuted claims circulating on social media that five incidents had occurred in the area.

He clarified that investigations found the crimes were committed over five days, not five cases in a single day as alleged online, with all four incidents believed to have taken place between midnight and the early hours of the morning.

"CCTV footage indicates the suspect acted alone and was on foot, as no vehicles were seen in the area," Abdul Rozak told Bernama today. He urged residents to immediately notify the authorities if they spotted any suspicious individuals to assist investigations, adding that the suspect had yet to be identified as he had covered his face during the crimes.

Police suspect a man wearing a red shirt seen in CCTV footage could be linked to some of the incidents, although investigations are ongoing to establish the connection. Abdul Rozak assured the public that these incidents were isolated and that the security situation in Tanjung Bungah remained under control.

To ensure the continued safety of residents, police have stepped up patrols in residential areas. Concerns among residents were sparked earlier when images of a man wearing a red shirt, cap, and face mask, believed to be involved in several housebreaking incidents in Tanjung Bungah, went viral on social media.