"Is that a man or a ghost?" one of the men said to the others.
As they watched him, they made him out to be human. They decided to act.
They went to the school gate and alerted the security guard, and the four of them made their way to the block of building. Meanwhile, the security guard contacted two of our teachers. The police was also informed.
Realising that he was discovered, the intruder entered one of the rooms through the roof and hid himself there.
When the police and the teachers arrived, they opened up all the rooms on the top floor. The intruder was nowhere to be found. They lingered for a long time and had almost given up, when they heard a bang against the ceiling. It was then that they realised that the intruder was still there.
Immediately, they headed towards where the sound came from, and the intruder was arrested. My colleague showed me the video he took of the intruder when he was cuffed by the police. The look of despair on his face was so apparent that I felt sympathetic towards him.
Apparently, he intended to steal the lightning rod which was made of solid brass. According to my colleagues, that would fetch a few hundred Ringgit based on today's market price.
Immediately, they headed towards where the sound came from, and the intruder was arrested. My colleague showed me the video he took of the intruder when he was cuffed by the police. The look of despair on his face was so apparent that I felt sympathetic towards him.
Apparently, he intended to steal the lightning rod which was made of solid brass. According to my colleagues, that would fetch a few hundred Ringgit based on today's market price.
Anyway, last we heard, the intruder was sentenced for 3 months in prison for breaking and entering.
This morning, we invited the Miri District Police Chief, ACP Jamaluddin bin Haji Ibrahim to our school for an event, and at the same time we took the opportunity to present certificates to the residents (and the security guard) who have helped the school in that incident.
This morning, we invited the Miri District Police Chief, ACP Jamaluddin bin Haji Ibrahim to our school for an event, and at the same time we took the opportunity to present certificates to the residents (and the security guard) who have helped the school in that incident.
The ACP addressing the students, teachers, and members of the community
In this day and age where people are more prone to keep to themselves, it was certainly good to know that there were still members of the community who would pitch in to safeguard the neighbourhood. Kudos to those who have helped!
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