The Police have arrested a 34-year-old man for his suspected involvement in two separate cases of theft of motor vehicle component part, and theft of motorcycle helmet at the car parks of Changi Airport Terminal 4.
On 12 May 2025, the Police received a report from a motorcyclist, who informed that both side mirrors of his motorcycle had been purportedly stolen while it was parked at the multi-storey car park of Terminal 4. Subsequently on 15 May 2025, another motorcyclist reported his helmet missing from his motorcycle which was parked at a different car park of Terminal 4.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of the CCTV footage, officers from Airport Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 15 May 2025. Two side mirrors of a motorcycle were recovered.
The man will be charged in court on 17 May 2025 for the offences of theft of a motor vehicle component part under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871, and theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code 1871.
Theft of a motor vehicle component part under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years and be liable to a fine, and theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment of up to 3 years, or be liable to a fine, or both.
The Police takes a firm stance against offenders who commit such acts and offenders will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law. The Police would like to advise all motor vehicle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures to protect their motorcycles:
- Park in well-lit areas;
- Install an anti-theft alarm system;
- Secure helmet properly after parking; and
- Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle, securing both ends.
Photo of the recovered side mirrors ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
16 May 2025 @ 9:15 PM