Supermarkets can be chaotic, with shoppers juggling trolleys, kids, and grocery lists.
In moments like these, a small lapse in attention can lead to big losses.
That’s exactly what happened to a shopper in Klang, turning an ordinary grocery run into a distressing encounter with theft.
On January 1, a 39-year-old woman discovered her handbag missing while shopping at a supermarket in Pandamaran.
Assistant Commissioner Cha Hoong Fong, South Klang District Police Chief, recounted how the incident unfolded and the swift actions that followed.
M’sian Woman Steals Handbag In Klang Supermarket
“At around 12:15 PM, the victim placed her handbag in her shopping trolley while picking up items,” Cha explained.
“It was only later that she realised it was gone.”
Reviewing CCTV footage, the police identified a woman casually walking off with the handbag. The thief didn’t linger—she took the bag and made her exit.
The victim then lodged a report at 2:39 PM. Among the stolen items were personal documents, a tablet, a mobile phone, and cash, with losses totalling RM3,000, reported Berita Harian.
Arrested the next day
Thankfully, the police acted quickly. By 1 AM the next day, they arrested a 37-year-old woman at a house in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang.
All the stolen items were recovered during the arrest.
“During the arrest, police recovered all items belonging to the complainant that had been stolen by the suspect. Checks revealed that the suspect had no prior criminal record.
The case is now with the Deputy Public Prosecutor, and the suspect will face charges under Section 380 of the Penal Code, which could lead to up to 10 years in prison and a fine.
