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BAU, Sept 21: Police are investigating an attempted theft of a transformer owned by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) in the area of SACOFA Tower, Tembawang, Bau-Lundu Road.
Chief of Bau District Police, Superintendent Mohd Haide A.Rahman said the case was reported at about 1.38 pm yesterday and is being investigated under Section 379/511 of the Penal Code.
"An initial investigation found that the incident is believed to have occurred at around 7pm on September 19 after SEB received information from SACOFA regarding power disruption at the site.
"An investigation found an attempted theft of a transformer near the tower", he said in a statement today.
He said the bushing transformer part was found broken, believed to have been pulled using a rope, causing damage estimated at RM30,000.
"Early CCTV footage shows a grey sedan entering the area around 5:58 p.m.
"A man was also seen outside the fence area and is believed to be involved", he said.
He said, so far, no arrests have been made and police are still investigating including obtaining CCTV footage from SACOFA to help identify and track suspects.
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