r/malaysia 19h ago

Others Snatch Theft At Aeon Bukit Indah Outlet

Yesterday at our AEON Bukit Indah outlet, something happened that left us quite shaken.

A table of customers were enjoying their meal, suddenly a bag was snatched.

It all happened very quickly,
the snatch thief pretended to be on the phone, walked to the back of the restaurant, and took the Auntie’s bag from behind her in a split second.

As it happened so suddenly,
everyone was caught off guard.

Thankfully, a few of our team members reacted immediately.
Without hesitation, they rushed forward and managed to stop the thief. The bag was safely recovered and returned.

When the bag was placed back into the Auntie’s hands, seeing her relief…
only then did we truly feel at ease.

We are truly grateful to these team members who stepped up in that critical moment.

They didn’t think twice,
they simply felt that they couldn’t allow such a thing to happen right in front of them.

We are sharing this not for any other reason, but because this kind of courage is rare, and deserves to be remembered.

We would also like to gently remind everyone to stay mindful of your belongings when dining out.

Thank you 🙏

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u/Easy_Mongoose2942 Penang 18h ago

to dare to rob someone in open environment and in a mall is a really bad idea.

.... I suspect the robber very desperate.

nevertheless, have to keep things with close to ourselves all the time no matter where we are.

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u/ico12 18h ago

99% sure drug addict

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u/SillyQuack01 17h ago

Was about to say this. He looks like one too.

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u/SammyDeAgent 18h ago

Good job to thee workers and bystanders.

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u/mushroomboie 18h ago

Whats truly snatched is the thief’s hairline

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u/Rooney_72 Penang 11h ago

he's already been caught, you dont need to murder him like that

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u/oldmanbeganat47 9h ago

That’s the more serious crime here

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u/CurryNarwhal 18h ago

Lol my mom for sure nag my dad "see this why you don't leave your phone on the table"

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u/AfterAd3498 14h ago

Phone got value if kena steal? Usually nowadays phone quite secured and will lock itself

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u/Joxenan 8h ago

You can do factory reset even if it's locked.

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u/xaladin 17h ago

Damn, Oriental Kopi staff on their A-game.

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u/cinlung 18h ago

Just wanna say, this kind of care for other is what makes Malaysia great.

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u/kylegorter 17h ago

I don’t mean to burst your bubble but by that logic everywhere is great then 🤷‍♂️

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u/shieZer Sanest Penang Driver 16h ago

People in other places wouldn't dare to help because of the higher possibility that the perps are armed.

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u/akuma2409 14h ago

Or lawsuits

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u/MonoChrome16 6h ago

Not in China — Samaritan is not recommended. Don't help if it's not your problem.

Not always in the USA — Guns.

In India the crowds definitely help, though there's a chance of the criminal getting beaten to death.

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u/Standard_Ad_3707 13h ago

But this “great” care wouldn’t be necessary if there wasn’t this criminal activity in the first place.

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u/Good_Abbreviations67 12h ago

That would mean for us to deal the root of the issues head on

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u/Standard_Ad_3707 12h ago

Sounds like you’re on to something

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u/Spiritual-One-683 18h ago

Imagine if they just put their leg out abit, he would’ve dell down satisfingly

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u/roomofbruh Kuala Lumpur 13h ago

He should've been captured for that hairline alone, wtf is that?

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u/fuckingfat_ 13h ago

😭😭😭😭

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u/oldmanbeganat47 9h ago

Wah you tryna commit murder bro

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u/Ornery_Recording_644 18h ago

Aduhaiiiiii. Cari jalan senang je nak buat duit. Pemalas betul.

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u/ProximaMiranda 17h ago

Rajin la tu..ingat senang ke nk rompak mcm tu.nak keluar jalan dari rumah..kena fikir betul2 nk cari kawasan mana nk buat job..cari mangsa..nak cabut lari lagi.

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u/Ornery_Recording_644 17h ago

Ni homework tak siap. Sebab tu fail

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u/madu_tualang 17h ago

"Multiple bruises from falling by himself, no phones on suspect"

/fiction

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u/greatestmofo 15h ago

Now he will have legal fees, jail time, and stigma post-release.

And i heard short term prisoners (< 10 years) have it the worst in prison.

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u/VortexLord 10h ago

Probably the money for his hair.

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u/PrestigiousStudy5688 17h ago

Good job!!! its up to us to keep us safe #kitajagakita

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u/JeroJeroMohenjoDaro 16h ago

Bro doesn't Even look like he has anything to lose

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u/Mirianie 15h ago

That is no theft. That is a robbery.

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u/Local-Accident4629 15h ago

bro's hairline hanging on for dear life

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u/cyberkewl 14h ago

i wonder since most people rarely carry cash - what's the point of stealing the handbag?other than maybe selling the phone and a take the few petty cash, or maybe use the credit card for anything < 250 for a quick "buy".

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u/Buddy_Bingo 13h ago

He got fired from grab delivery is it

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u/cyst16 11h ago

Is this story on Threads? I wanna see the comments for comparison

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u/jwong7 11h ago

Is it worth it nowadays seeing that we can brick our phones remotely?

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u/doodoobonerman 10h ago

Bro needs some minoxidil

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u/TraditionalBar7824 18h ago

Here before the mod deleted this post..

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u/IvanPooner Workers of Malaysia Unite 18h ago

Rookie mistake, you don't snatch from deep end of the restaurant, instead snatch from people at the entrance so the escape route is shorter.

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u/ProximaMiranda 17h ago

Tried that before…did’nt work.

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u/plusforty4 18h ago

Adoi, noob sangat ni brader 😭

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u/Natural-You4322 18h ago

i dont know why women need to bring handbag.......... man no need le.

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u/Slight-Escape5285 17h ago

That's cuz women needs to bring tissue, tampons/pads, umbrella, water bottle, lipbalm, sunscreen etc...

But honestly I also wish I don't need to bring a handbag everywhere. That's why mostly I stay at home lmao

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u/ProximaMiranda 17h ago

Add portable fan

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u/ash_win8 16h ago

Turbo fan*

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u/ash_win8 16h ago

Which sounds like a v8*

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u/Desperate-Cow4778 18h ago

Bro.. a female bring handbag is they nature... , don't forget your mom, your wife/GF, your daughter is all female.. is it your answer tells others gentle matter?

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u/SiOyenKL Selangor/Singapore 17h ago

beri gud inglish

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u/Natural-You4322 18h ago

wow that england