ALOR GAJAH: A group of bank security guards are being probed over how they lost a whopping RM400,000 cash to robbers without even firing off a single shot.

In the 9.30pm incident yesterday, a security guard was about to transfer a bag filled with cash from a bank in Pulau Sebang to an armoured van parked outside.

Suddenly, a pickup truck pulled up alongside and a man exited, snatching the bag from the guard. The man then retreated into the truck before it was driven off by an accomplice.

Alor Gajah district police chief Superintendent Muhammad Ismail Muhammad Yusuf said the whole incident occurred with no scuffle and not even a shot fired.

“We are disappointed over the failure of the security guard to let off any shots when he had a pump gun with him.

“He could have fired during the time where the suspect was entering the back of the pickup truck. “Not even a scuffle broke out between them,” he said.

He said the suspect’s identity was unknown, but he was believed to be in his 30’s, based CCTV recording.

“We also believe that the robber had other accomplices, maybe three of them.

“Checks also found that the registration number on the pickup truck was fake.” Ismail said six security officers have been remanded to obtain further information regarding the case.

The case is being investigated under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code for gang and armed robbery.-NST