Police have arrested two women and one man, aged between 30 to 31, for suspected involvement in a series of shop thefts along Orchard Road, Harbourfront Walk and Raffles Boulevard.
Since June 2015, Police received several reports that apparels such as jackets, cardigans, dresses and pants had been stolen from various fashion retail stores along Orchard Road, Harbourfront Walk and Raffles Boulevard.
Following extensive enquiries and follow-up, officers from Tanglin Division managed to establish the identities of the suspects and arrested them on 10 August 2015. More than 400 items, including branded jackets, dresses and pants were seized. The items, believed to be stolen, were valued at more than S$20,000/-.
The three suspects will be charged in the State Courts on 12 August 2015 for an offence of Theft in Dwelling with Common Intention under Section 380 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, they can be jailed for up to 7 years and fined.
Police would like to emphasize that shop theft is a serious offence and remind retailers/shopkeepers to take the following measures to prevent shop theft from occurring:
- Display expensive items in locked display shelves which are only accessible by the staff;
- Avoid displaying expensive items near the store’s entry and exit points. They should be placed at strategic locations where they can be monitored by staff or placed under CCTV surveillance. Use empty boxes and cans for expensive items placed near the entry and exit points;
- Enhance the store's security system by installing CCTVs and convex mirrors. Ensure that the cameras are in good working condition;
- Use an electronic tagging system;
- Display advisory signage or warnings against shop theft; and
- Advise all staff to be observant and vigilant.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
11 August 2015 @ 7:45 PM