The Police have arrested a 61-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of theft in dwelling cases and fraudulent possession of property.
On 3 July 2023 and 26 July 2023, the Police were alerted to two separate cases of theft in dwelling where items such as mobile phones, cash and wallet were stolen from places of worship along Joo Chiat Road and Jalan Ismail respectively.
On 31 July 2023, the Police received a call for assistance on an alleged dispute along Joo Chiat Road. Through ground enquires and with the aid of images from CCTV cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and interviewed him. The man was found in possession of several electronic devices, a Singapore passport and an EZ-link card that did not belong to him. He was allegedly involved in the two cases of theft in dwelling reported on 3 July 2023 and 26 July 2023, and was subsequently arrested.
The man will be charged in court on 2 August 2023 with theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871 and fraudulent possession of property, punishable under Section 35(5) Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906.
The offence of theft in dwelling carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years and a fine. The offence of fraudulent possession of property carries an imprisonment of up to one year, a fine of up to $3,000 or both.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 August 2023 @ 11:55 PM