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The Police have arrested a 38-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of attempted robbery.

On 15 July 2023 at about 8.10 am, the Police were alerted to a case of attempted robbery at a minimart located along Lorong 1 Toa Payoh. Preliminary investigations revealed that a man who was armed with a knife had allegedly attempted to rob the victim who was manning the minimart alone. However, the man left the minimart empty handed after the victim shouted for assistance.

Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras and CCTV footages, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him within five hours of the report. A black long sleeve dress, headscarves and arm sleeves were seized as case exhibits.

The man will be charged in court on 17 July 2023 for the offence of attempted robbery, under Section 393 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of not less than 2 years and not more than 7 years, and at least 6 strokes of the cane.

The Police will spare no effort to arrest those who commit violent crimes. When
confronted with a robbery, members of the public are advised to remain calm, take note of the physical appearance and distinctive features of the perpetrator, and call for the Police as soon as possible.

Photos of seized exhibits ▼