Nilai district police chief Johari Yahya said the first incident was reported at 1.24am, at a 24-hour convenience store on Jalan BBN 1/2F in Bandar Baru Nilai. Initial investigations found that the robbery occurred around 1.10am, involving two unidentified men on a motorcycle.

“One suspect, armed with a knife, threatened the victim, a local man in his 20s, while the other made off with about RM600 in cash and several cartons of cigarettes,” he said in a statement today.

Police also received a report at 9.48pm of another armed robbery in the Rumah Rakyat Nilai housing area, involving three men on two motorcycles carrying machetes.

“Suspects are believed to have threatened a local woman in her 50s before making off with her valuables, including cash, bank cards, and jewellery.

“The victim also suffered a minor finger injury while trying to protect her bag. Losses are estimated at more than RM2,000,” Johari said.

Both cases are being investigated under Sections 394 and 395/397 of the Penal Code.

Johari urged those with information to contact the nearest police station to assist the investigations.

He said police would step up patrols and crime-prevention operations in hotspot areas to keep the public safe and maintain order.