Two 'Kapak Gang' members on the run

Two members of the 'Kapak Gang' believed to be active in robbing 24-hour convenience stores in Ampang, armed with axes, are sought after by police.

Ampang Jaya police chief, ACP Hamzah Alias said the two local youths, aged 21 and 25, were suspected to still be in Ampang.

According to Hamzah, the gang, which had been active since two years ago, used the modus operandi of intimidating their victims with axes before robbing them," he told a press conference, here, Thursday.

Hamzah said the suspects were identified after the gang's mastermind, a 21-year-old youth, was arrested in Jalan Mewah, Ampang Jaya, on Nov 18.

"In the raid, police also seized an axe, a knife, screwdriver, four mobile phones, several boxes of cigarettes of various brands and a packet of coins," he said.

According to Hamzah, the detained suspect was allegedly involved in robbery on eight convenience stores and a house.

"His seven-day remand ends today and will be continued to facilitate the investigation," he said. --Bernama