The Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle.
On 15 July 2025 at about 7.48am, the Police received a report that a motorcycle parked at a multi-storey carpark along Marsiling Road was purportedly stolen. The motorcycle was later found abandoned outside the multi-storey carpark.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on the same day.
The man will be charged in court on 17 July 2025 with the offence of theft 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 would like to advise all motorcycle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Park your motorcycle in well-lit areas;
- Install an anti-theft alarm for your motorcycle and ensure that it is well-maintained;
- Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle, securing both ends;
- Use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or install a suspension guard;
- Remove the ignition key and lock the motorcycle, whenever the vehicle is left unattended; and
- Do not leave spare keys inside the motorcycle storage box.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
16 July 2025 @ 3:40 PM