The Police have arrested a 23-year-old man who is believed to be involved in a case of Snatch Theft along Lorong 3 Geylang.
On 16 October 2016 at about 10.38 am, a 32-year-old man reported that a man had snatched his mobile phone and fled. Upon receipt of the report, officers from Bedok Division conducted extensive ground enquiries and investigations. On the same day at about 11.30 am, the suspect was spotted and arrested at a coffee shop along Lorong 10 Geylang. A mobile phone was seized as case exhibit.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 18 October 2016 with the offence of 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:
· Avoid wearing excessive jewellery or carrying large sums of cash;
· Carry your sling bag in front of you, or clasp it firmly under your arm;
· When returning home alone or late at night, arrange for a family member or trusted friend to escort you home;
· Carry a shrill alarm to sound for help;
· When entering the lift alone, stay close to the lift button panel. Press “Door Open” and step out immediately when a stranger rushes in as the lift door is closing;
· If you are confronted by a thief, stay calm and take note of his or her appearance, attire, height, or any other distinctive physical features if possible. Call the Police as soon as possible so that our officers can reach the location quickly to assist you.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
17 October 2016 @ 11:00 AM