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The Police have arrested a 45-year-old man for his suspected involvement in two cases of theft of motor vehicle.

On 6 October 2022 at about 9.45am, the Police received a report from a victim informing that his car parked along Jalan Chempaka Kuning had gone missing. The driver had allegedly left his car keys in the vehicle. The car was subsequently recovered.

In a separate incident on 25 October 2022 at about 6.40 am, the Police were alerted to a case of stolen motor vehicle reported along Tampines Street 62. The man allegedly drove the bus off after the bus driver had left the ignition key in the mini-bus and alighted from the vehicle. The mini-bus was subsequently recovered.

Through follow-up investigations, and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the 45-year-old man and arrested him on 3 November 2022.

The man will be charged in court on 4 November 2022 with 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.

Commander of Bedok Police Division Assistant Commissioner of Police Justin Wong said, “The few seconds you save is not worth losing your vehicle for days or even for good. Turn off your engine and remove your key from the ignition, even if leaving the vehicle for a short while. Do not give criminals the opportunity to take your vehicle for a joyride.”

The Police would like to advise all motor vehicle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

1. Park in well-lit areas;
   
   
2. Install an anti-theft alarm system for your motor vehicle and ensure it is well-maintained;
   
   
3. Remove cash cards and other valuables, such as laptops and mobile phones before leaving the vehicle;
   
   
4. Lock all vehicle doors and wind up all windows when leaving the vehicle, even if it is for a short while and;
   
   
5. Remove the ignition key and lock the vehicle whenever it is left unattended.