PENAMPANG, Feb. 27 -- Police arrested a 33-year-old local suspected of involvement in an armed robbery at a 24-hour premises here on Wednesday (Feb 25).

Penampang Police Chief DSP Sammy Newton said the incident occurred at 3.57am, when the suspect, believed to be armed with a knife, allegedly robbed approximately RM300 in cash before fleeing the scene.

"Acting on information, a team from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Penampang district police headquarters detained the suspect at a hotel in Putatan on Feb 26, less than 48 hours after the case was reported.

Police also seized several items believed to have been used during the robbery, including a helmet, clothing, a knife and a motorcycle.

"Checks revealed the suspect has ...