Police have arrested a 39-year-old man believed to be involved in a series of Theft from Vehicle cases committed in Choa Chu Kang and Punggol.
Between 4 and 21 September 2015, Police received several reports of cash and valuables being stolen from vehicles parked in the Choa Chu Kang and Punggol public housing estates. Following the reports lodged, officers from Jurong and Ang Mo Kio Division conducted extensive ground enquiries and follow-up investigations. With the aid of the victim’s in-vehicle CCTV, the identity of the suspect was established and he was subsequently arrested on 25 September 2015 along Rivervale Drive.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 26 September 2015 for the offence of Theft from Vehicle under Section 379 of the Penal Code. If convicted, he will face an imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, a fine, or both.
To prevent theft from vehicles, Police would like to advise vehicle owners to adopt the following precautionary measures:
- Install an anti-theft alarm system;
- Do not leave cash and valuables such as cashcards, laptops, handphones, briefcase or wallets in your vehicle;
- Lock all vehicle doors and wind up all windows when vehicle is parked, even if it is for a short while;
- Park your vehicle in well-lit areas; and
- Look around the vicinity for suspicious characters before leaving. If you see any suspicious characters, take note of their appearance, attire, height, or any other distinctive physical features and inform the Police for assistance. Do not confront them.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
25 September 2015 @ 7:10 PM