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The Police have arrested two men, both aged 19, for their suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle.

On 13 May 2023 at about 2.00pm, the Police received a report of a motorcycle stolen from a multi-storey carpark along Yishun Avenue 6.

Through follow-up investigations, and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identities of the duo and arrested them within one hour of the report. The stolen motorcycle was also recovered.

One of them will be charged in court on 15 May 2023 with theft of a motor vehicle under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years and a fine.

Investigations against the other 19-year-old man are ongoing.

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. Use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or install a suspension guard;
   
   
4. Do not leave spare keys inside the motorcycle storage box;
   
   
5. Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle, securing both ends; and
   
   
6. Remove the ignition key and lock the motorcycle, whenever it is left unattended.