The Police have arrested a 29-year-old female suspected to be involved in a case of break-in at Li Hwan Close.
On 9 May 2016 at about 5.00 pm, a 44-year-old male reported that cash and an assortment of jewelleries valued at about $9,000 was found missing from his residence at Li Hwan Close.
Officers from Ang Mo Kio Division conducted extensive follow-up investigations and established the identity of the suspect. The suspect was arrested at the vicinity of Jalan Tanjung at about 8.30pm on the same day. Preliminary investigations revealed the suspect is believed to have entered the victim’s unit through the rear gate which was unsecured.
The suspect will be charged in Court 26 on 11 May 2016 with Housebreaking and Theft by Day under Section 454 of the Penal code Chapter 224 which is punishable with imprisonment for a term of up to 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 with minimal sum of money left behind in the commercial premise in the night hours.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 May 2016 @ 12:45 PM