The Police have arrested a 61-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 24 August 2021, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a residential unit located along Hougang Avenue 8. Two jade rings and cash amounting to $230 were purportedly stolen.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras and CCTVs, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 25 August 2021. The man is believed to be involved in another case of housebreaking in the same vicinity.
The man will be charged in court on 26 August 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 all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Secure all doors, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and close-shackled padlocks when leaving your premises unattended;
- Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor light and/or CCTVs, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and in good working condition; and
- Refrain from keeping large sums of cash at any premises.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
25 August 2021 @ 6:40 PM