The Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motorcycle along Woodlands Circle.
On 19 April 2018, the Police received a report of a motorcycle being stolen from a multi-storey carpark at Woodlands Circle.
With the aid of footages from police cameras (POLCAM) and follow-up investigations, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the suspect and arrested him along Pasir Ris Street 71 on 20 April 2018.
The man will be charged in court on 21 April 2018 with an offence of theft of motor vehicle under Section 379A of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which carries a maximum jail term of seven years and shall also be liable to a fine.
The Police would like to advise motorcycle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Park your motorcycle in well-lit areas;
- Install an anti-theft alarm;
- Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle, securing both ends;
- Use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or install suspension guard; and
- Remove the ignition key and lock the motorcycle whenever it is left unattended.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
20 April 2018 @ 2:40 PM