The Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle.
On 19 July 2025 at about 3.50pm, the Police received a report that a motorcycle parked at a multi-storey carpark along Yishun Avenue 4 was purportedly stolen. The motorcycle was subsequently found abandoned along Yishun Avenue 11.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 21 July 2025.
The man will be charged in court on 23 July 2025 with the offence of theft of motor vehicle under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years and a fine.
The Police would like to advise all motorcycle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Park your motorcycles in well-lit areas;
- Install an anti-theft alarm system for your motorcycle and ensure it is well-maintained;
- Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle, securing both ends;
- Use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or install a suspension guard;
- Remove the ignition key and lock the motorcycle, whenever the vehicle is left unattended; and
- Do not leave spare keys inside the motorcycle storage box.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
22 July 2025 @ 10:55 PM