Break-in suspect dies, post-mortem reveals blocked artery
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IPOH: A suspected burglar who allegedly broke into a house in Taman Star here early yesterday died from a blocked coronary artery after a struggle with the house caretaker.
From the original report
Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 40-year-old man was one of two suspects believed to have broken into the house in Jalan Building Society at 5am.
He said the pair allegedly gained entry by prying open a window before being confronted by the caretaker.
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- Jul 28, 2026
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