The Police have arrested a 69-year-old male Bangladeshi national for his suspected involvement in two cases of shop theft committed in the transit area of Changi Airport.
On 25 June 2025 at about 1.50pm, the Police were alerted to a case of shop theft at “The Shilla Cosmetics & Perfumes” store located in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had allegedly taken three lipsticks and a box of hair serum set, with a total value of S$294.70. He had allegedly taken those items from the display shelf and exited the store without paying.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of CCTV footage, officers from Airport Police Division established the identity of the man. The man was arrested in the transit within an hour of the report, preventing him from departing Singapore. It was further revealed that the man had allegedly taken a bottle of perfume valued at S$153.10 from another Shilla store in Changi Airport. All five stolen items were recovered.
The man will be charged in court on 1 July 2025 with the offence of theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871. If convicted, he shall be punished with an imprisonment term which may extend to 7 years, or with a fine, or with both.
The Police take a serious view of shop theft cases and offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law. Offenders should not think that they can evade capture by quickly boarding a flight; the Police will continue to work closely with stakeholders to prevent and deter shop theft cases.
On 25 June 2025 at about 1.50pm, the Police were alerted to a case of shop theft at “The Shilla Cosmetics & Perfumes” store located in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had allegedly taken three lipsticks and a box of hair serum set, with a total value of S$294.70. He had allegedly taken those items from the display shelf and exited the store without paying.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of CCTV footage, officers from Airport Police Division established the identity of the man. The man was arrested in the transit within an hour of the report, preventing him from departing Singapore. It was further revealed that the man had allegedly taken a bottle of perfume valued at S$153.10 from another Shilla store in Changi Airport. All five stolen items were recovered.
The man will be charged in court on 1 July 2025 with the offence of theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871. If convicted, he shall be punished with an imprisonment term which may extend to 7 years, or with a fine, or with both.
The Police take a serious view of shop theft cases and offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law. Offenders should not think that they can evade capture by quickly boarding a flight; the Police will continue to work closely with stakeholders to prevent and deter shop theft cases.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
30 June 2025 @ 8:45 PM
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
30 June 2025 @ 8:45 PM