The Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 5 February 2021 at about 4.00am, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a unit along Jurong Gateway road. Two packets of cigarettes and cash amounting to $970 in total were reported stolen.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from CCTV cameras, officers from Clementi Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 28 February 2021.
The man will be charged in court on 2 March 2021 with housebreaking and theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
The Police would like to advise the public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and closed shackle padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while;
- Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables in your premises; and
- Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor light and/or CCTV cameras, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 March 2021 @ 8:00 PM