Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of trespass and housebreaking cases reported in the private estates of Stevens Road, Moulmein Road and Upper Thomson Road.
2 Since March 2015, Police have received reports of an unknown subject trespassing into private residential properties by scaling the perimeter walls. In some cases, cash and mobile phones were reported stolen.
3 Following the reports, officers from Tanglin Police Division conducted extensive ground enquiries and investigation. The identity of the suspect was established and he was subsequently arrested on 5 May 2015.
4 The suspect will be charged in the Court on 6 May 2015 for the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which carries a maximum imprisonment term of 14 years.
5 The Police would like to advise the public and all home owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
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Ensure that all doors, windows and other openings are well secured with good quality grilles and close-shackled padlocks;
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Secure all doors and window grills before retiring to bed or when leaving your home unattended, even for a short while;
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Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor light and/or close circuit surveillance camera to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and in good working condition; and
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Keep large sums of cash in banks and expensive jewellery in a safe deposit box.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
05 May 2015 @ 4:00 PM