The Police have arrested a 37-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of armed robbery with hurt.
On 14 November 2022 at about 6.30 am, the Police were alerted to a case of armed robbery with hurt along River Valley Road. A 24-year-old man was confronted by the 37-year-old man, who was armed with a knife. The 37-year-old man allegedly robbed the 24-year-old man of cash amounting to $500 and an Apple iPhone. The 24-year-old man sustained a deep cut wound on his hand and was conveyed conscious to the hospital. He is currently in stable condition.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras and CCTVs, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the 37-year-old man and arrested him within 48 hours of the police report.
The man will be charged in court on 17 November 2022 with armed robbery with hurt under Section 394 read with Section 397 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of not less than five years and not more than 20 years, and with caning of not less than 24 strokes.
The Police would like to advise members of the public that when confronted in a robbery, they are to remain calm, take note of the physical appearance and any distinctive features of the perpetrator, and call for the Police as soon as possible.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
16 November 2022 @ 9:30 PM