The Police have arrested a 50-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of motor vehicle theft along Mohamed Sultan Road.
On 3 May 2016 at about 12.15 p.m., a 53-year-old taxi driver reported that his taxi was stolen along Mohamed Sultan Road. Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of CCTV footages, officers from Tanglin Division managed to trace the suspect and arrested him at Kim Yam Road on 4 May 2016.
Investigations are ongoing. For the offence of theft of motor vehicle punishable under Section 379A of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, persons may be liable for a fine and a maximum jail term of seven years’ imprisonment upon conviction.
The Police would like to advise all vehicle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
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Park in well-lit areas
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Install an anti-theft alarm system;
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Lock all vehicle doors and wind up all windows when vehicle is parked, even if it is for a short while;
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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
05 May 2016 @ 7:00 PM