The Police have arrested a 46-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of break-in reported at a HDB unit located at Woodlands Street 41.
On 4 April 2016 at about 5.20 pm, a case of break-in was reported where copper pipes amounting to about $1000/- were stolen from a unit undergoing renovations.
Following the report, officers from Jurong Division conducted extensive ground enquiries to establish the identity of the suspect and subsequently arrested him on 25 April 2016 at about 1.30 pm along Bukit Timah Rd.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 27 April 2016 with the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Day under Section 454 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which carries a maximum imprisonment term of 10 years.
The Police would like to advise all property owners 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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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.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
25 April 2016 @ 8:05 PM