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The Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of shop theft cases.

Between 22 and 25 April 2022, the Police received several reports of luxury items stolen from shops along Orchard Road. The items purportedly had an estimated total value of about $34,860.

Through ground enquires and with the aid of images from Police cameras and CCTVs, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 25 April 2022.

The man will be charged in court on 27 April 2022 with theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term that may extend to seven years and a fine.

The Police would also like to remind retailers to remain vigilant against shop thieves. Retailers are advised to adopt the following measures:

1. Ensure a good line of sight for the displays by using an appropriate shop layout;
   
   
2. Display advisory posters or signage against shop theft;
   
   
3. Display expensive merchandise in locked showcases or at prominent locations (e.g. near cashier counters);
   
   
4. Install CCTVs with recording system at the entrance/exit of the store to capture the facial features of shoppers; and
   
   
5. Deploy adequate security personnel to patrol the premises in luminous vests for deterrence.