Police have arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of breaking into two shop-houses located in Jurong West housing estate.
On 18 October 2015 at about 7.30 am, the victim came to her shop and found that it was broken into and the interior ransacked. She discovered that cash and a mobile phone missing.
Through extensive ground enquiries, officers from the Jurong Division established the identity of the suspect and arrested him along Boon Lay Drive on 21 October 2015 at about 7.00am. He is also believed to be involved in another similar case reported in the neighbourhood.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 22 October 2015 for Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which is punishable with imprisonment for a term of up to 14 years and a fine.
Property owners should adopt the following crime prevention measures against break-ins:
- Ensure that all doors, windows and other openings are properly secured with good quality grills and close-shackled padlocks;
- Keep large sums of cash in banks and expensive jewellery in a safe deposit box;
- 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
21 October 2015 @ 9:10 PM