GEORGE TOWN: Police have arrested the duo who allegedly stole the RM10,000 marble Reclining Buddha statue in broad daylight from the altar of the Penang Buddhist Association (PBA) building. George Town OCPD Asst Comm Anuar Omar said they first arrested the woman before retrieving the statue and arresting the man, both on Friday. ACP Anuar said that the two were caught in George Town but he did not mention any specific location, adding that a remand order will be obtained on Saturday (Dec 23). They then stroll away calmly, with the statue stashed in a black bag carried by the woman. The bespectacled man with black hair wore a light blue shirt and white Bermuda shorts while the black-haired woman wore a white blouse and black skirt and leggings.

Source: The Star December 22, 2017 07:52 UTC