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The Police have arrested a 15-year-old male teenager and a 21-year-old man for their suspected involvement in two separate cases of housebreaking and theft.

In the first case, the Police received a report on 21 May 2019 that a residential unit along Sumang Lane has been broken into. Several handphones, a bracelet and cash were stolen. Through ground enquiries, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the 21-year-old man and arrested him on 30 May 2019.

In the second case, on 29 May 2019 at about 1.18 pm, the Police received a report of a break-in at a residential unit located along Choa Chu Kang Grove. Through ground enquiries, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the 15-year-old male teenager and arrested him on 29 May 2019.

The 21-year-old man will be charged in court on 31 May 2019 with housebreaking and theft by day under Section 454 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which carries a maximum of 10 years imprisonment. Police investigations against the 15-year-old teenager are ongoing. Anyone convicted of housebreaking under Section 453 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years, and shall also be liable to fine.

The Police would like to advise the public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:  

  • Ensure that all doors, windows and other openings are well secured before leaving the house;
  • Secure all doors and window grills before retiring to bed or when leaving your home unattended, even for a short while; and
  • Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor light and/or close circuit surveillance camera to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and in good working condition.


PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
30 May 2019 @ 8:20 PM
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