KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested four women today on suspicion of robbing a senior citizen in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, on Nov 28.
Serdang district police chief assistant commissioner A. A. Anbalagan said they were arrested at a traffic light junction on Jalan Semangat, PJS 13, Petaling Jaya following investigations into the 11am incident.
He said the elderly woman, was standing outside of her house when she was approached by three unknown women in a car with a fake registration number.
The suspects claimed to be offering loans and special assistance for the victim.
"The suspects persuaded the victim to accompany them to an office at South City Plaza, Serdang Perdana.
"Upon arrival, after the victim exited the vehicle, one of the suspects snatched a necklace she was wearing and fled the scene," he said in a statement today.
The case is being investigated under Section 395 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years' jail and a whipping upon conviction.
Those with information on the incident can contact the nearest police station or investigating officer Inspector Mohamad Syafiq Mohd Nasir at 03-8074 2222.