Elderly man killed in gang robbery at Teluk Intan home

IPOH – An elderly man dies after being slashed during a gang robbery at a residence in Pekan Baru, near Teluk Intan, early today.

Hilir Perak district police chief ACP Chua Kok Lian said the 69-year-old victim had suffered severe injuries after being slashed with a sharp weapon, believed to be a machete, on his right hand and left palm before being pronounced dead at the scene.

He said preliminary investigations found that the incident was believed to have occurred around 6.02am while the victim’s wife was preparing for prayers.

Three male suspects wearing masks were believed to have entered the house area by climbing over the front wall before storming into the residence.

"The suspects then threatened the victim and demanded jewellery," he said in a statement today.

Chua said all the suspects were believed to have fled immediately after the incident with the victim’s jewellery and cash, but the authorities were still investigating the amount of loss.

"The police are now actively tracking down three male suspects, aged between 20 and 30 years," he said, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

Chua urged the public with information related to the incident to come forward to the nearest police station or the Teluk Intan district police headquarters or call 05-6222222.

He also advised the public to always enhance the security at their homes, including installing additional security systems and ensuring that the home environment was always safe. – BERNAMA