The Police have arrested a 52-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft by night.
On 2 September 2019 at about 6.49 am, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a house along Jalan Baiduri. Two wallets worth about S$1000, containing cash amounting to S$220 and RM300 were reported stolen.
Through ground enquiries, and with the aid of images from CCTV, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on the same day. Cash amounting to S$430 were recovered. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is suspected to be involved in a series of other theft cases.
The man will be charged in Court on 4 September 2019 with housebreaking and theft by night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. Anyone convicted for housebreaking and theft by night faces a minimum imprisonment term of not less than 2 years and not more than 14 years and if convicted for theft, he shall be liable to an imprisonment term of up to 3 years, or with fine, or with both.
The Police would like to advise all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Secure all doors, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and close-shackled padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while;
- Refrain from keeping large sums of cash in any premises; 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.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
03 September 2019 @ 10:10 AM