The Police have arrested a 28-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of robbery with hurt.
On 6 September 2018 at about 8.50pm, the Police received a report that a victim, a 39-year-old woman, was assaulted and her handbag with valuables amounting to about S$1,360 was robbed.
Through follow up investigations and the aid of police cameras (POLCAMs), officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him within 24 hours. Preliminary investigations revealed that man is also believed to be involved in a case of snatch theft.
The man will be charged in court on 8 September 2018 with robbery with hurt under Section 394 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which is punishable with imprisonment for a term not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years and shall also be punished with caning with not less than 12 strokes.
Anyone convicted with use of criminal force in committing theft of property carried by a person under Section 356 of the Penal Code, can be jailed for a term of not less than one year and not more than 7 years, and shall also be liable to caning.
Members of the public are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Avoid taking shortcuts through dark alleys or secluded areas;
- 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;
- Avoid wearing excessive jewellery or carrying large sums of cash;
- When walking, clutch your handbag tightly under your arm and sling its strap across your body. This is especially necessary when moving around in crowded places like shopping centres and markets;
- When on the streets, carry your handbag on the side that is away from moving traffic;
- When returning home alone or late at night, arrange for someone to escort you home; and
- Carry a shrill alarm with you and use it to scare off the culprit or to attract the attention of other members of the public.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
08 September 2018 @ 12:05 AM