The Police have arrested two men aged 47 and 54 for their suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft at a mosque along Bukit Panjang Ring Rd.
On 07 April 2016, the management of the mosque reported to the police that its office was broken into and valuables including cash were stolen.
Upon receiving the reports, officers from Jurong Division responded to the scene swiftly and commenced extensive ground enquiries. Through meticulous follow up investigation, the identities of the two suspects were established, and they were arrested along Teck Whye Ave on 7 April 2016.
The two suspects will be charged in Court on 9 April 2016 with Housebreaking and Theft by Night with common intention under Section 457 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which carries a maximum of 14 years imprisonment.
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;
- Secure all doors and windows before retiring to bed or when leaving your house unattended, even for a short while; and
- 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
08 April 2016 @ 6:20 PM