Betong district police chief DSP Zamry Alli said in the 9am incident, the suspect claimed that the cashier had refused to return his change after he paid for petrol and snacks with a RM100 note.
“The cashier, however, claimed that the 26-year-old suspect had not made any payment in the first place, and when he refused the man’s demand for the balance, he went berserk and torched the vehicles,” Zamry said when contacted by Bernama.
Police will apply for a remand order against the suspect under Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire, he said.
Meanwhile, the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre, in a statement, said the fire was put out by a local volunteer fire squad with the help of the petrol station workers. — Bernama
Advertisement
Man torches vehicles at Sarawak petrol station after cashier fails to return change
Join us on our WhatsApp Channel, follow us on Instagram, and receive browser alerts for the latest news you need to know.
Friday, 07 Feb 2020 7:33 PM MYT
Advertisement
You May Also Like
Related Articles
Advertisement
Just IN
Advertisement