You’ve seen food delivery riders speeding through traffic to get your meal on time, but in Melaka, a group of them became unexpected heroes when they chased down a suspected snatch thief who had been disguising himself as one of them.
The suspect, believed to be in his 30s, reportedly used a p-hailing uniform to blend in while carrying out a series of robberies.
But his luck ran out when several actual riders noticed something was off and decided to act.
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According to NST, the chase began at a supermarket in Bachang and lasted about 12km, ending in Malim where the man was finally intercepted.
A video of the scene shows several riders surrounding and restraining the suspect before handing him over to police.
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Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit confirmed the arrest, adding that the suspect has prior criminal records.
Netizens have been praising the riders online, calling them “real-life superheroes” for their bravery and quick action.
