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The Police have arrested a 57-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking.

On 2 June 2026 at about 3.50pm, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a commercial premise along Kranji Loop. Cash amounting to about $600 was reported missing.

Through ground enquiries and with the aid of CCTV footage, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 4 June 2026. He is believed to be involved in four other similar cases of housebreaking along Kranji Loop. 

The man will be charged in court on 5 June 2026 with the offence of housebreaking in order to commit theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. If convicted, he may be punished with imprisonment 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 before leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while.
  
  
• Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables in your premises.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Get to know your neighbours and look out for one another. If you notice anything unusual at a neighbour's unit, alert them or the Police promptly.
  
  
• Do not leave spare keys in easily accessible or predictable locations outside your premises, such as under doormats or in potted plants.
  
  
• If you observe any suspicious persons or activities in your vicinity, call the Police immediately at '999'.