KUALA LUMPUR: A man accused of snatching a pregnant woman's handbag at a shopping centre in Seksyen 23, Shah Alam, Selangor, has been placed under remand by the police.
Shah Alam police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said that the victim, a 37-year-old woman expecting her third child, reported the incident on April 22 at 10.57pm.
"The victim, who was shopping alone for childbirth preparations, discovered her bag missing from the restroom where it was hung on the door," he explained.
Realising the theft, the heavily pregnant woman raised an alarm and sought assistance from the public to apprehend the culprit.
He said a check revealed that the 22-year-old suspect had a criminal record involving offences related to theft and drugs.
The suspect has been remanded for three days, from April 30 to May 2, under Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment and a fine upon conviction.
Individuals with relevant information are urged to contact Assistant Investigating Officer Sergeant Muhammad Fairunizam Puasa at 013-6616845.
