The Police have arrested a 23-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft in dwelling.
On 30 July 2023 at about 3.45 pm, the Police received a report of shop theft at a supermarket along Woodlands Street 13. Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from CCTV cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him within two hours of the report. Purported stolen Items valued at more than $21,000 were recovered from the man’s residence.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is currently also undergoing court proceedings for other similar cases of shop theft.
The man will be charged in court on 1 August 2023 with theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term that may extend to 7 years and a fine. Police investigations are ongoing.
The Police take a serious view of shop theft cases and offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law. The Police will continue to work closely with stakeholders and the community to prevent and deter cases of shop theft. The Police would also like to remind retailers to remain vigilant against shop thieves, especially when large crowds are expected. Retailers are advised to adopt the following measures:
- Ensure a good line of sight for the displays by using an appropriate shop layout;
- Display advisory posters or signage against shop theft;
- Display expensive merchandise in locked showcases or at prominent locations (eg. near cashier counters);
- Install CCTVs with recording system at the entrance/exit of the store to capture the facial features of shoppers; and
- Deploy adequate security personnel to patrol the premises in luminous vests for deterrence.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
31 July 2023 @ 8:55 PM