The Police have arrested a 28-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle.
On 13 September 2024 at about 2.45am, the Police were alerted to a case of theft of motor vehicle at the driveway of a hotel located along Jalan Rajah. The victim, a taxi driver, had left his taxi unlocked along the driveway of the said hotel, with its engine running. He returned about five minutes later, only to find his taxi missing.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras and CCTV footages, officers from Tanglin Police Division and Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him within seven hours of the report. The stolen taxi was recovered on the same day.
The man will be charged in court on 14 September 2024 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 motor vehicle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Park your vehicle in well-lit areas;
- Install an anti-theft alarm system for your vehicle and ensure it is well-maintained;
- Remove cash cards and other valuables, such as laptops and mobile phones before leaving the vehicle;
- Lock all vehicle doors and wind up all windows when leaving the vehicle, even if it is for a short while and;
- Remove the ignition key and lock the vehicle whenever it is left unattended.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
13 September 2024 @ 8:00 PM