The Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for his suspected involvement in two cases of housebreaking and theft.
Between 28 and 30 June 2023, the Police were alerted to two separate cases of housebreaking where a unit along Guillemard Lane was allegedly broken into. Electrical cables and wires were purportedly stolen.
Through ground enquires and with the aid of CCTV and Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the man’s identity and arrested him on 12 July 2023.
The man will be charged in court on 13 July 2023 with housebreaking and theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
The Police would like to advise the public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and closed-shackle 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 lights and/or CCTVs, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
12 July 2023 @ 5:25 PM