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In Malaysia, robber flees empty-handed after guard locks US$20,000 inside armoured van

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In Malaysia, a robber attempted to steal cash from an armored van outside a bank but failed because a security guard quickly locked the van containing 82,000 ringgit (US$20,000) inside. The incident occurred on Monday at 5:30pm in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang. Selangor police chief Commissioner Shazeli Kahar reported that the suspect, wearing a dark jacket and motorcycle helmet, threatened a guard with an object. No cash was taken, and an investigation is ongoing.

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Guard locked cash inside armored van before robber could access it.

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Selangor police chief Commissioner Shazeli Kahar reported the details.

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Selangor police chief Commissioner Shazeli Kahar reported the details.

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  • Guard locked cash inside armored van before robber could access it.
  • Incident occurred during cash transfer at a bank in Klang, Malaysia.

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An attempted robbery outside a bank in Malaysia ended without any cash stolen after a security guard’s swift action secured 82,000 ringgit (US$20,000) inside an armoured van. Selangor police chief Commissioner Shazeli Kahar said the incident occurred at about 5.30pm on Monday while security personnel were transferring cash into the van in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang.

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Selangor police chief Commissioner Shazeli Kahar reported the details.

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An attempted robbery occurred outside a bank in Malaysia.

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No cash was stolen because a security guard secured 82,000 ringgit (US$20,000) inside an armoured van.

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The incident occurred at about 5:30pm on Monday in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang.

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The robber was a man wearing a dark jacket and a motorcycle helmet who threatened a guard with an object.

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