MIRI: A 45-year-old Filipino was detained recently after breaking into a house belonging to his former employer and damaging some of the properties inside.
The incident was revealed by the suspect who claimed that his former employer had not yet paid him his salary.
Miri Police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah confirmed the arrest yesterday.
He added that the suspect is currently being detained under police custody for committing mischief (Section 427 of the Penal Code) and Section 6(1)(c) for not possessing legal travel document under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
Prior to the arrest, the suspect was spotted entering the house around 9pm by the neighbours who later alerted the owner who was not at home. The police were later informed of the incident.
The suspect fled the scene before the owner and police team arrived at the house.
The damages are estimated at about RM5,000.
The police managed to locate the suspect less than 24 hours and proceeded to nab him.
