The Police have arrested a 52-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 12 July 2023 at about 7.20am, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking where a temple along Bedok North Avenue 3 was allegedly broken into. A donation safe box, trolley and cash from donation boxes were purportedly stolen.
Through ground enquires and with the aid of images from CCTVs and Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the man’s identity and arrested him on 14 July 2023. The donation safe box, trolley and cash of about $90 were recovered.
The man will be charged in court on 15 July 2023 with the offence of housebreaking and theft under Section 458A of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, a fine and caning.
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 before 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 lights and/or CCTVs, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
15 July 2023 @ 2:56 AM