The Police have arrested a couple aged 25 and 29, for their suspected involvement in a case of break-in at a coffeeshop in Gul Lane.
On 5 August 2016, the Police received a report about a break-in at a coffeeshop along Gul Lane where cash amounting to about S$2,200 was stolen. Officers from Jurong Division conducted extensive ground enquiries and established the identity of the suspects, one of whom is a 29-year-old man believed to be an ex-employee of the coffeeshop. The duo were eventually arrested at Tuas Checkpoint on 8 August 2016.
The man will be charged in Court on 10 August 2016 with the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which carries a maximum imprisonment term of 14 years.
Investigations are still ongoing against the 25-year-old woman.
The Police would like to advise all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures against break-ins:
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Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and close-shackled padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while;
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Refrain from keeping large sums of cash in commercial premises and consider depositing with banks instead;
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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.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
09 August 2016 @ 11:05 AM