The Police are investigating a 17-year-old male teenager for his suspected involvement in a case of outrage of modesty.
On 19 March 2022 at about 11.55am, the Police received a report from a female victim who alleged that the 17-year-old male teenager had touched her inappropriately at Blk 263 Yishun Street 22, and fled from the scene thereafter.
Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the male teenager within six hours of the reported offence. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim and the male teenager are known to each other.
The 17-year-old male teenager is currently assisting the Police in investigations in relation to the case. Police investigations are ongoing.
The offence of outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term which may extend to two years, or a fine, or caning, or any combination of such punishments.
The Police have zero tolerance towards sexual offenders who threaten the safety of the community. They will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
20 March 2022 @ 10:30 AM