The Police have arrested a 21-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motorcycle.
On 2 September 2026 at about 9.45am, the Police were alerted to a case of theft of motorcycle. The victim reported that his motorcycle parked at a carpark along Woodlands Drive 14 was purportedly stolen.
Through follow-up investigations, ground enquiries, and with the aid of Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on the same day within eight hours of the report. The stolen motorcycle was also recovered.
The man will be charged in court on 4 September 2026 with the offence of theft of a motor vehicle under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment 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 motorcycle in well-lit areas;
- Install an anti-theft alarm for your motorcycle and ensure that it is well-maintained;
- Remove the ignition key and lock your motorcycle, whenever it is left unattended; and
- Do not leave spare keys or transponders inside any storage compartments of the motorcycle.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
03 September 2026 @ 4:55 PM
