The Police have arrested a 54-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 15 May 2025 at about 11.40am, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking and theft at a restaurant along Choa Chu Kang Drive, where two receipt printers valued at more than $1000 were purportedly stolen.
Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from the Police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 15 May 2025.
The man will be charged in court on 17 May 2025 with the offence of housebreaking and theft punishable under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. 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, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and 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 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
16 May 2025 @ 8:55 PM