The Police have arrested a 22-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of snatch theft at Woodlands St 83.
On 20 April 2016 at about 11.10 pm, a 28-year-old woman was using her handphone at the void deck of a HDB residential block along Woodlands St 83 when an unknown man came from behind, snatched her mobile phone and fled.
Upon receipt of the report, officers from Jurong Division conducted extensive follow-up investigations and established the identity of the suspect with the aid of images from Police cameras (POLCAM). The suspect was subsequently arrested on 7 June 2016 at about 9.15 am.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 9 June 2016 for an offence Snatch Theft under Section 356 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which is punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than 7 years and shall also be liable to caning.
The Police would like to remind members of public to adopt the following measures to avoid falling prey to snatch theft:
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Avoid taking shortcuts through dark alleys or secluded areas.
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Always be alert and attentive to your surroundings. If you suspect that you are being followed, remain calm and proceed to a more crowded area or call the Police to seek help.
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Avoid wearing excessive jewellery or carrying large sums of cash.
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When walking, clutch your handbag tightly under your arm and its strap slung across the body. This is especially necessary when moving around in crowded places like shopping centres and markets.
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When on the streets, carry your handbag on the side that is away from moving traffic. There have been instances where snatch thieves used motorcycles or other vehicles to snatch away the victim’s handbag while riding by.
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When returning home alone or late at night, arrange for someone to escort you home.
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Carry a shrill alarm with you and use it to scare off the culprit or to attract the attention of other members of public.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
08 June 2016 @ 7:45 PM