Three men remanded over alleged robbery of elderly woman

SIBU: Three local men were remanded for allegedly robbing a 73-year-old woman.

Sibu district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the suspects, aged between 18 and 26, were arrested following investigations into the incident.

He said police received a report from the victim at about 10.16am on Monday (Nov 2).

The woman sustained injuries to her eyes during the incident and is currently receiving treatment at Sibu Hospital.

“Following the report, the Sibu Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted further investigations and efforts to track down those involved in the incident,” he said.

Abang Zainal said intelligence gathering and subsequent investigations led to the arrest of the three suspects.

Police also seized several items believed to be linked to the case.

He said the court had granted a seven-day remand order for all three suspects until Nov 10 to facilitate further investigations.

The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code for robbery, which carries a maximum jail term of 14 years, as well as a possible fine or whipping upon conviction.