Police have arrested a 22-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of Theft from Vehicle cases committed in Jurong West housing estates.
Police received a report made by a member of public stating that his cash card left on his unattended motorcycle was discovered missing at carpark near Blk 986, Jurong West Street 93. Following up on the report, officers from the Jurong Division carried out extensive investigations to establish the identity of the suspect and arrested him along Upper Jurong Road on 14 October 2015.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 16 October 2015 for the offence of Theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code. If convicted, he will face an imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, a fine, or both.
To prevent theft from vehicles, Police would like to advise vehicle owners to adopt the following precautionary measures:
- Install an anti-theft alarm system;
- Do not leave cash and valuables such as cashcards, laptops, handphones, briefcase or wallets in your vehicle;
- Lock all vehicle doors and wind up all windows when vehicle is parked, even if it is for a short while;
- Park your vehicle in well-lit areas; and
- Look around the vicinity for suspicious characters before leaving. If you see any suspicious characters, take note of their appearance, attire, height, or any other distinctive physical features and inform the Police for assistance. Do not confront them.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
15 October 2015 @ 6:05 PM