Police Arrests Motorcyclist Who Took Passenger’s Phone From Open Car Window During Heavy Traffic

That is so dangerous! Please don’t roll your car window all the way down especially when your car is stopped in heavy traffic.

We’ve been warned about leaving our things unattended in the car, but they never told us to take care of our things WHILE we’re in the car…

Photo via Facebook (Warga Wilayah)

Recently, a video went viral on TikTok last Saturday (5 November) of a motorcyclist who snatched a mobile phone out of a car window at a traffic light. The incident is believed to have happened in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. 

In the 8-seconds video, a man can be seen riding his motorcycle while creeping up behind a car. He is then seen reaching into the open passenger side window and grabbing the passenger’s phone.

It was so sudden and very fast that the passenger in the car had no idea what to do! The driver tried turning their car to try and chase the motorcyclist, however the busy traffic made it impossible for the car to move.

The passenger whose phone was stolen was left dumbfounded as the thief sped away.

Wangsa Maju district police chief, Superintendent Ashari Abu Samah said that the police have received a report from the victim and have arrested a 32-year-old man suspect, acting on intelligence information.

“The victim stated that the window was open while they were in front of the passenger seat when the vehicle came to a stop at a traffic light.

“The suspect on a motorcycle approached their car from behind and grabbed the victim’s phoen before fleeing the scene,” he added. 

The police were able to recover the stolen item which was a mobile phone and the case is currently being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code. 

Aiyo, your things are not safe even when you are in the car! 

Please be vigilant of your surroundings, guys and stay safe on the road!

By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat