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A man was recently arrested in Miri for stealing baby formula from a store
According to Berita Harian, the man stole several cans of baby formula from an outlet in Miri Times Square around 2pm on Saturday, 11 September.
Miri district police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said that the man was arrested at a home on Jalan Marigold Taman Desa around 8pm after a police report was lodged.
Image via Melvin Joni/Harian Metro
The man was caught in the act by a security camera
Hakemal said that closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage shows the suspect walking into the premises and heading straight for a corner where the baby formula was stored.
He then left the location in a rush and entered a car.
A total of three cans of baby formula were stolen and they are worth RM294.
The suspect is a married 24-year-old and a father to a young baby
The case is being investigated under Section 380 of the Penal Code.
According to Burgie Law, anyone charged under Section 380 is liable to imprisonment of up to 10 years.