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The Police will be charging two 23-year-old men for their suspected involvement in a case of motor vehicle theft.

On 6 January 2023, the Police received a report that a motorcycle was stolen from the multi-story carpark along Jurong West Street 93.

Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division and Clementi Police Division established the identity of the two men and arrested them within 11 hours of the report. The motorcycle was also recovered.

The men will be charged in court on 7 January 2023 with theft of motor vehicle with common intention under Section 379A read with Section 34 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence of theft of motor vehicle carries an imprisonment term which may extend to seven years and a fine.

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

• Park in well-lit areas;
  
  
• Install an anti-theft alarm system and ensure it is well-maintained;
  
  
• Remove cash cards and other valuables, such as laptops and mobile phones before leaving the vehicle; and
  
  
• Refrain from leaving their vehicle’s key or key fob at their vehicles.