Hulu Terengganu district police chief DSP Mohd Adli Mat Daud said that in the 9.30am incident, the suspect pointed the air rifle at the supervisor’s head and ordered the victim to hand over cash.

The victim managed to push the air rifle aside, causing the suspect to fire a shot that hit the kitchen floor.

“The robber then grabbed the victim’s handbag and a struggle ensued, but the suspect managed to run off with the handbag.

“The suspect also smashed the louvre window in the kitchen and escaped on a motorcycle with an unidentified number plate,” he said in a statement.

He said the suspect fled with some jewellery, RM4,000 in cash, a mobile phone and the victim’s personal documents.

“Preliminary investigations show that the suspect broke into the centre through the back door.

“The victim and six children at the centre did not sustain any injuries and investigations are ongoing,” he added.