Police have arrested a 40-year-old man who is suspected of breaking into a kindergarten located along Bangkit Road.
On the morning of 10 February 2015, staff of the kindergarten discovered that the office was broken into. Cash amounting to $680, a tablet computer and a mobile phone were found to be missing from the office.
Through extensive ground enquiries, officers from the Jurong Police Division established the identity of the suspect and arrested him at Bangkit Road on 2 April 2015 at about 5pm. Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to be involved in other similar cases.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 4 April 2015 for the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which carries an imprisonment term of up to 14 years and a fine.
Members of the public are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures against Housebreaking:
a) Ensure that all doors, windows and other openings are properly secured with good quality grills and close-shackled padlocks;
b) Keep large sums of cash in banks and expensive jewellery in a safe deposit box;
c) Secure all doors and windows before retiring to bed or when leaving your house unattended, even for a short while; and
d) Install a burglar alarm to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
03 April 2015 @ 6:00 PM