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The Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for his involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft. 

On 27 October 2026 at about 9.55am, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a coffeeshop along Tuas South Avenue 3. Cash amounting to S$100 and 10 packets of cigarette were stolen from the premises. 

Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from CCTVs, officers  from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him  on 3 November 2026.

The man will be charged in court on 5 November 2026 with the offence of  housebreaking and theft 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 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; 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.