The Police have arrested a 33-year-old man for his suspected involvement in two cases of Housebreaking and Theft by night at a food court in the Botanic Gardens.
On 8 October 2016 and 26 October 2016, Police received reports of break-in at a food court in the Botanic Gardens where cash was stolen. Through extensive ground enquiries and investigation, officers from Tanglin Division established the identity of the suspect and arrested him on 26 October 2016.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 28 October 2016 for the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which carries a maximum imprisonment term of 14 years.
The Police would like to advise all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures against break-ins:
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Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grills and close-shackled padlocks before retiring to bed or when leaving your shop/home unattended, even for a short while;
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Refrain from keeping large sums of cash in commercial premises; and
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Install a burglar alarm and CCTVs, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
27 October 2016 @ 9:25 PM