Police are searching for a man who carried out a knife-point robbery at a 24-hour convenience store in Kota Sentosa, Sarawak, early today at around 4:30 a.m. local time. [1]
The suspect approached the store on foot while armed with a knife and wore clothing that concealed his face. [1] He threatened a female staff member, ordering her to hand over money from the cash register. The victim complied and the suspect fled with the cash. [1]
Superintendent Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Razdi said, "The suspect is a man armed with a knife who was on foot. The total losses reported amount to RM1,249." [1]
The robbery is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code. [1]
Authorities are continuing their efforts to identify and apprehend the suspect. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 4, 2026. [1]