Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of snatch theft at Woodlands Drive 16.
2. On 18 April 2015 at about 5.35 pm, a female victim was at the void deck of a public housing block at Woodlands Drive 16 when an unknown man came from the back, snatched her necklace and fled.
3. Upon receiving the report, officers from the Jurong Police Division conducted extensive ground enquiries. With the aid of CCTV cameras, they arrested the suspect on 19 May 2015 at about 8am at Champions Way.
4. The suspect will be charged in Court on 20 May 2015 for Using Criminal Force to commit Theft under Section 356 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which is punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than 7 years and shall also be liable to caning.
5. Police would like to remind members of public to adopt the following measures to avoid falling victim to snatch theft in the future:
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Always be alert and attentive to your surroundings. If you suspect that you are being followed, remain calm and proceed to a more crowded area or call the Police to seek help.
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Avoid wearing excessive jewellery or carrying large sums of cash.
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When walking, clutch your handbag tightly under your arm and its strap slung across the body. This is especially necessary when moving around in crowded places like shopping centres and markets.
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When on the streets, carry your handbag on the side that is away from moving traffic. There have been instances where snatch thieves used motorcycles or other vehicles to snatch away the victim’s handbag while riding by.
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When returning home alone or late at night, arrange for someone to escort you home.
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Carry a shrill alarm with you and use it to scare off the culprit or to attract the attention of other members of public.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
19 May 2015 @ 7:10 PM