The Police have arrested a 23-year-old man believed to be involved in a series housebreaking along Paya Lebar Road.
Since 11 January 2016, Police have received reports of housebreaking along Paya Lebar Road. Items such as cash, jewelleries and watches were stolen.
Through extensive enquiries and investigative follow upon, officers from Tanglin Division arrested the suspect on 15 January 2016 at around 12 pm. Cash amounting to about S$1200, jewelleries and luxury watches were recovered.
The suspect will be charged in the Court on 16 January 2016 with the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, he faces a jail term which may extend to 14 years.
Property owner should adopt the following crime prevention measures against break-ins:
- Ensure that all doors, windows and other openings are well secured with good quality grilles and close-shackled padlocks;
- Secure all doors and window grilles before retiring to bed or when leaving your home unattended, even for a short while;
- 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
- Keep large sums of cash in banks and expensive jewellery in a safe deposit box.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
15 January 2016 @ 7:30 PM