by Jonathan Chia reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on May 12, 2014, Monday
State police chief warns that carjackers use the 'innovative' device to start cars they intend to steal
KUCHING: Be careful when you see an innocent-looking device comprising a piece of wire with one end clipped to two 'modified' spark plugs and the other holding a small 'hanger'.
The device looks harmless, but carjackers are using it to start engines in order to steal the vehicles!
State police chief Datuk Wira Muhammad Sabtu Osman raised the alarm yesterday and urged car owners to take precautionary measures to protect their vehicles.
'We have confiscated the device and all district police chiefs have been alerted on this. They have been instructed to detain those found to have this device when they come across it,' he said after officiating at the Police Day Jogathon, which was held in conjunction with the 207th Police Day at Le'Park here.
Sabtu said preliminary investigation indicated that only individuals, not syndicates, were using this device.
He also advised car drivers not to leave their bags on the passenger seat unattended as it would attract the attention of thieves.
'Since thieves nowadays are resorting to break the glass to steal valuables, I would like to recommend car owners to tint their car with approved protective film so that when the glass is hit it will not crumble easily.'
On car thefts in the city, he said police had detained a few suspects and they would probably be charged in court after investigations are completed.
'We received tip-offs from the public (from time to time) and they too assisted us in arresting the culprits. That is why the public are very important to us.'
Overall, he said the crime rate in the city had shown a significant reduction of 22 per cent compared to the same period last year.
'The motorcycle patrol unit has played a very effective role in helping to prevent crime. We will increase the presence of the unit.'
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