Tangkak police chief Roslan Talib said the 60-year-old suspect, who is believed to have targeted unoccupied luxury homes, was arrested at 3.10pm yesterday at an apartment in Taman Kesidang, Melaka.

He said intelligence gathering and public tip-offs led to the raid and subsequent arrest.

Police recovered various luxury items, including 19 designer handbags and watches.

“Also seized were cash in multiple currencies, including ringgit, Singapore dollar, US dollar and Chinese yuan, as well as tools believed to have been used in the burglaries, such as screwdrivers, gloves and flashlights,” he said in a statement today.

“Police also confiscated a Hyundai Getz car suspected of having been used in the commission of the crimes. The seized items are estimated to be worth RM300,000.”

Roslan said the suspect’s arrest has helped police solve eight housebreaking cases reported since March in Bukit Gambir, Sungai Mati and Tangkak.

The suspect tested negative for drugs.