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The Police have arrested a 40-year-old male Chinese national for his suspected involvement in three housebreaking-related cases.

Between 7 and 8 December 2025, the Police were alerted to three housebreaking-related cases at residential units along Chuan Drive, Li Hwan Close and in the vicinity of Sentosa Island.

Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from CCTVs and Police cameras, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 8 December 2025. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had allegedly broken into the residential units and stole jewellery items while the home occupants were away. The pieces of jewellery, cash amounts of more than SGD1000, four Ez-link cards, a cap, and a wig were recovered.

The man will be charged in court on 10 December 2025 with housebreaking in order to commit an offence punishable with imprisonment under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. If convicted, the man may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to a fine.

The Police would like to remind members of the public to take precautionary measures to secure their homes and belongings, especially during the year-end holiday period when many residents travel overseas. Residents are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

1. Perimeter Security: Ensure that your home's perimeter is well-lit and secured with sturdy fencing, walls, and gates to deter unauthorised access. Trim any overgrown vegetation that could provide cover for potential intruders, or which may block CCTV coverage.
   
   
2. Window and Door Security: Install sturdy locks on all windows, doors, and consider reinforcing them with additional security measures such as window bars or grilles. Always close and lock windows and doors when leaving the house or retiring for the night.
   
   
3. Burglar Alarm: Consider installing a burglar alarm system that is connected to a monitoring service or a system, that can alert you and your neighbours in case of a breach.
   
   
4. CCTV Installation: Consider installing CCTV cameras at strategic locations, as high-resolution images captured by CCTVs have proved useful in solving such cases, and displaying ‘CCTV in operation’ signs, especially near entry points and vulnerable areas. Ensure that the cameras and signs are visible to act as a deterrent to potential burglars.
   
   
5. Lighting: Ensure the perimeter of your home is well-lit with motion activated lights to illuminate any suspicious activity or persons during the low-light conditions.
   
   
6. Secure Valuables: Avoid keeping large amounts of cash at home and always use safe deposit boxes. Keep valuable items such as jewellery and important documents, in a secure and discreet location within your home, such as a safe securely bolted to fixed or permanent structures, to deter theft and unauthorised removal.
   
   
7. Community Watch Scheme (CWS) – Neighbours on Watch: Consider joining the CWS – Neighbours on Watch, where you will receive regular crime information, alerts, and advisories on the crime concerns around your neighbourhood. For more details, you may refer to ‘https://www.police.gov.sg/Join-Us/Volunteer/Community-Watch-Scheme’.
   
   
8. Citizens On Patrol (COP) – Sign up as a volunteer with COP where you can play an active role to prevent and deter crime by patrolling your neighbourhood, engaging residents on safety and security measures and alert the Police on suspicious activities or characters. For more details, you may refer ‘https://www.police.gov.sg/Join-Us/Volunteer/Citizens-on-Patrol’.

[Pieces of jewellery, cash amounts of more than SGD1000, four Ez-link cards, a cap, and a wig were recovered.]



[Pieces of jewellery that were recovered.]