Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who is believed to be involved in a case of housebreaking along Begonia Drive within 3 days of the report.
On 6 July 2015 at about 8.05pm, a 33-year-old resident along Begonia Drive reported a case of housebreaking to the Police. The suspect was believed to have gained access into her residence through the ground floor kitchen window before making off with some watches and jewellery.
Officers from Ang Mo Kio Division conducted extensive follow up investigations and established the identity of the suspect. On 10 July 2015 at about 12.45am, the suspect was arrested along Bukit Timah Road.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 11 July 2015 for the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Day under Section 454 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which is punishable with imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years and a fine.
Police would like to advise the public 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 shop/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
10 July 2015 @ 3:45 PM