The man is believed to have stolen a motorcycle rim.

MIRI, Nov 12, A 28-year-old man was arrested by police after being believed to be involved in a motorcycle rim theft case in Permyjaya Tudan area here yesterday.

Miri District Police Chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the arrest was made at about 11:20 p.m. on Sealine Road, Senadin Village, resulting in a lot of information and police raids.

"The operation was carried out by a team of members of the Crime Prevention Branch (CPJ) along with Miri District Criminal Investigation Division (BSJD) headed by Balai Miri Police Chief, ASP Goldy Do.

"In the seizure, police also confiscated front and rear motorcycle rims believed to be related to the case", he said in a statement today.

He said the case was reported after complainants found two rims of his son's motorcycle which were placed in front of their home in Permyjaya Tudan were found missing at about 7.30 am.

"The case is being investigated under Section 379A (1) of the Penal Code.

"In that, CCTV footage plays an important role in assisting the investigation, including identifying and tracking criminal suspects", he said.