The Police have arrested three men aged between 32 and 49, for their suspected involvement in a case of Housebreaking and Theft by Day.
On 23 November 2016, the victim reported to Police that his unit at Bukit Panjang Ring Road was broken into and valuables amounting to about S$27,000 were stolen. Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police Cameras (POLCAMs), officers from Jurong Division established the identities of the three suspects. and arrested them on 2 December 2016.
The three suspects will be charged in court on 3 December 2016 with the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Day with Common Intention under Section 454 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which carries a maximum imprisonment term of 10 years.
The Police would like to advise house owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Make sure that all doors, windows and other openings are properly secured with strong grilles and good quality close-shackled locks. Change the lock promptly if the key is lost or stolen;
- Do not leave large sums of cash in your premises. Jewelleries and valuable items should be kept in a bank or a good quality safe;
- Cancel all deliveries (for example newspapers, magazines) when on holiday or business closure, even if it is for a few days;
- Install adequate CCTV systems or security alarms. Service them regularly and ensure that they are in good working condition;
- Secure all doors and windows before retiring to bed, end of daily business operations or leaving premises unattended for a short while;
- Avoid leaving valuables such as wallets, bags, cash, handphones, and laptops near the window along the common corridor;
- Arrange for trusted persons such as relatives, to clear your mailbox and check on your premises when you are away, even if it is for a few days; and
- For private housing estates, ensure that the access areas of the premises, such as the front-porch, are adequately lit during the hours of darkness to deter would-be criminals.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
02 December 2016 @ 8:00 PM