The Police have arrested a 36-year-old man who is believed to be involved in a case of Housebreaking and Theft by Night at a childcare centre located along Tampines Street 83.
On 22 February 2017 at about 1.35 pm, the Police received a report that a childcare centre had been broken into. An ipad and a laptop were found missing.
Through extensive ground enquiries and investigations, officers from Bedok Division established the identity of the suspect and arrested him along Pasir Ris Drive 6 on 28 February 2017. Investigations against the suspect are ongoing.
The offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, carries an imprisonment term of not less than 2 years and not more than 14 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
The Police would like to advise all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grills and close-shackled padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while;
- Refrain from keeping large sums of cash in unattended premises; and
- Install a burglar alarm and CCTVs, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 March 2017 @ 12:20 PM