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The Police have arrested a 55-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft. 

On 31 July 2026 at about 4.06am, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking along Bedok North Avenue 3, where a temple was broken into and cash of S$390 was stolen from the donation boxes. 

Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from CCTVs and Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him within three hours of the report. Cash amounting to S$290 was recovered. Based on preliminary findings, the man was believed to be linked to two unreported cases of housebreaking and theft at the same temple where cash of $1,965 was stolen. 

The man will be charged in court on 1 August 2026 with the offence of housebreaking and theft under Section 458A of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment of up to 10 years and with caning or fine. 

The Police would like to advise the public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

1. Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and closed-shackle padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while;
   
   
2. Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables in your premises; and
   
   
3. 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.

Photo of recovered cash