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The Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for his suspected involvement in multiple cases of theft of motorcycle component parts. 

Between 24 July and 30 October 2025, the Police received several reports of component parts purportedly being stolen from motorcycles that were parked at various multi-storey carparks along Marsiling Drive, Woodlands Avenue 4 and Woodlands Drive. The stolen component parts include motorcycle brake calipers and exhaust pipes, with a total estimated value of about $5,700. 

Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from CCTV and Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 13 November 2025. Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to be involved in more than ten similar cases islandwide. 

The man will be charged in court on 15 November 2025 with the offence of theft of component parts 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.

The Police take a firm stance against offenders who commit such acts of theft and offenders will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law. The Police would like to advise all motorcycle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

1. Park your motorcycle in well-lit areas;
2. Install an anti-theft alarm for your motorcycle;
3. Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle, securing both ends;
4. Use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or install a suspension guard.