chase until it could run again

Sungai Besar : The attempt by a man to break into a house was not only unsuccessful but was chased by the villagers as far as 1.5 kilometers before being detained at the Parit Tiga Half here last Friday. In the incident at about 2.30pm, the 33-year-old man was believed to have opened the door of Salamah Ukir's house, 74, using a key cutter before the victim's son-in-law, Johari Daud, 61, with his son returning from the mosque after Friday prayers. Sabak Bernam District Police Chief Nor Azmi Isa said the suspect was surprised to see Johari's presence escape with a motorcycle parked in front of the victim's house. "During the incident, the suspect was believed to be in a state of illicit drug effects. "The suspect escaped while pursuing Johari and the villagers who saw the incident. "Upon arrival, the suspect's motorcycle was hit at the back and he fell to the edge of the road before the suspect repeatedly apologized to Johari," he said. No...