The Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for suspected involvement in a Housebreaking and Theft case.
On 17 October 2017 at 10.15 am, the Police received a report that a shop had been broken into and cash amounting to $800 and a laptop were found missing.
Officers from Bedok Police Division conducted extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of Police cameras (POLCAMs), the identity of the man was established and he was arrested at Block 82 Whampoa Drive on 19 October 2017.
The man will be charged in Court on 21 October 2017 with an offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which carries an imprisonment term of not less than 2 years and not more than 14 years, and shall also be liable to fine. An order will also be sought for him to be remanded in Bedok Police Division as he is believed to be involved in other theft cases.
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, motion sensor lights and/or close circuit television cameras, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
20 October 2017 @ 5:56 PM