The Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of theft of shoes cases.
On 2 March 2021 at about 10.50 am, the Police were alerted to a case of theft of shoes from outside a residential unit along Telok Blangah Street 31.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from police and CCTV cameras, officers from Clementi Police Division established the identity of the man and subsequently arrested him on 2 March 2021. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is allegedly involved in similar cases of theft of shoes in Telok Blangah.
The man will be charged in court on 4 March 2021. The offence of theft with common intention under Section 379, read with Section 34 of the Penal Code carries a jail term which may extend to three years, a fine, or both.
The Police would like to advise the public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Refrain from placing valuables outside your premises;
- 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 March 2021 @ 8:30 PM