15-4-2024 (KUALA LUMPUR) A daring act of theft committed by a Malay family of five at a gaming store in the East Coast Mall has left the owner seeking legal recourse after the culprits refused to make amends. CCTV footage and screenshots shared on Facebook by the exasperated store owner reveal the family’s seamless coordination in executing the crime within a mere seven seconds.
The video clips, which have sparked outrage among online viewers, depict the family members collaborating to steal merchandise from the store, prompting strong condemnation and calls for action against such brazen behaviour that threatens businesses. Netizens voiced their disbelief, with comments like “We must resist such despicable acts at all costs, or else how can we continue doing business?” and “Engaging in such activities will only lead to a downfall! They must face severe consequences!”
According to reports from various Malaysian media outlets, the incident occurred last Wednesday, April 10th, at a gaming store in the East Coast Mall in Kuantan. The store owner took to Facebook, sharing CCTV footage and screenshots, alleging that around 6.35 pm, a man with long hair and his family members were caught stealing merchandise. The owner appealed to the family to return and settle the payment, or further action would be taken.
The two video clips paint a vivid picture of the coordinated heist. In the first clip, a man dressed in white Malay attire, accompanied by four family members, including three minors and a woman, is seen approaching a shelf. Two teenagers remove a gaming console controller from the display, and the man with long hair receives it, concealing it by hanging a white cloth skirt on his wrist. The family then swiftly exits the store without raising suspicion.
The second clip captures one of the teenagers lingering near the shelf, prompting the man with long hair and the woman to approach. Acting as lookouts, the teenager and the woman enable the man to swiftly grab a boxed gaming steering wheel from the shelf before hastily leaving the scene. The entire theft process, from start to finish, is completed in just seven seconds. The man with long hair, the woman, and the teenager then separate and discreetly leave the store.
The store owner’s decision to involve the police comes after the family ignored calls to return and make amends for their actions.
