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Genuine fear of random violent crimes: Yong
Published on: Thursday, February 22, 2024
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“Snatch thieves have also become more aggressive and violent. The attacker of a lady at Gaya Street in broad daylight was caught only because he was unafraid to strike again at night and was chased by bystanders and caught by police on duty," Yong said.
Kota Kinabalu: City Hall (DBKK) should be encouraged and given sufficient funds to install close-circuit televisions (CCTVs) at strategic locations to deter and, when necessary, to help in solving street crimes, said former Chief Minister Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee.
He said ordinary people have good reason to be very concerned about the random violent crimes that have recently hit local people at homes and on the streets in broad daylight.
“This is because of the genuine fear of ordinary people of falling victim to random snatch thefts, being beaten up, homes and offices being broken into and cars being stolen.
“Snatch thieves have also become more aggressive and violent. The attacker of a lady at Gaya Street in broad daylight was caught only because he was unafraid to strike again at night and was chased by bystanders and caught by police on duty.
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