The Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking.
On 23 November 2022 at about 8.40pm, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a residential unit along Tah Ching Road. One tote bag including personal belongings and cash amounting to about $30 were purportedly stolen.
Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from the Police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 25 November 2022.
The man will be charged in court on 26 November 2022 with housebreaking under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
The Police would like to advise members of the public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and close-shackled padlocks before leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while;
- Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables in your 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 are in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
26 November 2022 @ 12:22 AM