bugaboo
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"But the robbers could not start the car - it was stalled by a self-activating security device - and decided to abandon it."
Does anyone know what is this? if he hands over the keys, what other security device is there?
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Dec 22, 2005
Robbers fire at S'porean in JB car theft bid
Driver unhurt but Malaysian friend hit; robbers flee after failing to start BMW
By K.C. Vijayan
Crime Correspondent
ARMED robbers fired four shots in a botched attempt to steal a Singaporean's BMW car in Johor Baru yesterday morning, at about 1.30am.
Two of the shots hit his Malaysian friend, who is now recovering at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital there.
The 42-year-old Singaporean, who gave his name as Mr Han, escaped unhurt because he handed over the car keys as demanded by the robbers.
He was allowed to leave the car and promptly fled.
But the robbers could not start the car, he said.
Minutes later, they drove off in their own Proton Wadja - and he got back his car.
The incident occurred along Jalan Tebrau near the Johor Police Depot, which is less than 10 minutes' drive from the Causeway.
Earlier, the gang of four had trailed the car and rammed into its rear when they reached Pelangi Plaza.
The BMW came to a halt near the traffic junction.
Malaysian businessman Vincent Tee, 39, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, scrambled out of the car.
Two of the robbers also jumped out of their car and started firing at him.
He was hit in the right arm and leg, but he managed to escape.
The men then went up to Mr Han and told him they wanted his car.
Mr Han handed over the keys and darted off.
But the robbers could not start the car - it was stalled by a self-activating security device - and decided to abandon it.
Mr Han then returned with his friend to retrieve the car.
When contacted yesterday evening, Mr Han sounded unfazed as he related the incident and said he wanted to put the incident behind him quickly.
The businessman, who owns a majority share in a publicly listed plastic moulding company in Tampoi, Johor, said he had bought the BMW about three months ago.
A similar incident happened to him about 10 years ago, and that time, the robbers got away, he added.
His friend, Mr Tee, said from his hospital bed that he did not even realise he had been shot until Mr Han caught up with him and told him.
A Malaysian police spokesman said yesterday the offence involved the discharge of firearms and the offender could be jailed for life.
Police are looking for the four men, he added.
Does anyone know what is this? if he hands over the keys, what other security device is there?
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Dec 22, 2005
Robbers fire at S'porean in JB car theft bid
Driver unhurt but Malaysian friend hit; robbers flee after failing to start BMW
By K.C. Vijayan
Crime Correspondent
ARMED robbers fired four shots in a botched attempt to steal a Singaporean's BMW car in Johor Baru yesterday morning, at about 1.30am.
Two of the shots hit his Malaysian friend, who is now recovering at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital there.
The 42-year-old Singaporean, who gave his name as Mr Han, escaped unhurt because he handed over the car keys as demanded by the robbers.
He was allowed to leave the car and promptly fled.
But the robbers could not start the car, he said.
Minutes later, they drove off in their own Proton Wadja - and he got back his car.
The incident occurred along Jalan Tebrau near the Johor Police Depot, which is less than 10 minutes' drive from the Causeway.
Earlier, the gang of four had trailed the car and rammed into its rear when they reached Pelangi Plaza.
The BMW came to a halt near the traffic junction.
Malaysian businessman Vincent Tee, 39, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, scrambled out of the car.
Two of the robbers also jumped out of their car and started firing at him.
He was hit in the right arm and leg, but he managed to escape.
The men then went up to Mr Han and told him they wanted his car.
Mr Han handed over the keys and darted off.
But the robbers could not start the car - it was stalled by a self-activating security device - and decided to abandon it.
Mr Han then returned with his friend to retrieve the car.
When contacted yesterday evening, Mr Han sounded unfazed as he related the incident and said he wanted to put the incident behind him quickly.
The businessman, who owns a majority share in a publicly listed plastic moulding company in Tampoi, Johor, said he had bought the BMW about three months ago.
A similar incident happened to him about 10 years ago, and that time, the robbers got away, he added.
His friend, Mr Tee, said from his hospital bed that he did not even realise he had been shot until Mr Han caught up with him and told him.
A Malaysian police spokesman said yesterday the offence involved the discharge of firearms and the offender could be jailed for life.
Police are looking for the four men, he added.
