Penang police chief Sahabudin Abd Manan said the 32-year-old man, the fifth suspect to be nabbed over the case, was detained in Balik Pulau early today.

With the latest arrest, he said police believe they have solved the case.

“Police have also seized several items believed to have been stolen from the official residence,” Sahabudin said.

All the suspects are under remand and the case is being investigated under Section 457 and 379A of the Penal Code.

Police arrested four men at 10.15am yesterday at a house in Jalan Pantai Bersih, Butterworth, including a pair of siblings, in connection with the break-in.

The suspects, aged between 27 and 37, were detained about an hour after police received a report about the incident. Several items stolen from Yew’s residence were also recovered.

According to police sources, Yew’s family members only became aware of the incident at 9am yesterday after finding the place ransacked.

Branded handbags, laptops and a Honda CRV vehicle were among the valuables stolen.

CCTV footage showed several men breaking into the double-storey house at 5am on Saturday and escaping with valuables, including the vehicle.