The Police have arrested a 19-year-old man for his suspected involvement in 2 separate cases of theft in dwelling along Jalan Paras.
On 12 July 2023 and 28 July 2023, the Police were alerted to two cases of theft in dwelling where items such as keys, luxury watches, jewelries, foreign currencies and collectible Singapore Dollar notes were stolen from a residential unit along Jalan Paras. The losses are estimated to amount to $160,000.
Through follow-up investigations and ground enquires, the Police established the identity of the man and arrested him on 15 August 2023. Collectible Singapore Dollar notes, two keys, two gold rings, as well as alleged proceeds from the crimes including a pair of branded heels and a luxury bag were seized as case exhibits.
The man will be charged in court on 17 August 2023 with theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years and a fine.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
16 August 2023 @ 10:30 PM