(Article taken from The Star, December 2, 2008)

I wish to highlight crime in Section 17, Petaling Jaya. Snatch thefts are becoming so rampant in this residential area that people are now fearful to go outdoors.

Such crimes happen in the morning and late at night.

I have personally witnessed three out of four snatch theft incidents on the road where I live.There were eight snatch theft cases in this area in the past one week, what about other areas of the neighbourhood?

These criminals ride motorcycles and would come to the doorstep with knives. They would go to the extent of smashing car windows to get valuables.

I implore the police to set up a beat base in Section 17, PJ, because such thieves are targeting this residential area.

The Pondok Polis at the market square is always empty. I hope our elected representatives will do something about this.

We need to fight back and can only do so if we receive back-up from the police and relevant authorities.

A neighbourhood watch can only work if the residents cooperate and are willing to work together to fight this menace.

CRIME WATCH
Petaling Jaya