The Police have arrested a 49-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft in dwelling.
On 19 August 2023 at about 6.30pm, the Police received a report that two gold bracelets valued at about $9000 were stolen from a pawnshop along Redhill Lane.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from CCTV and police cameras, officers from Clementi Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 20 August 2023.
The man had managed to pawn one of the gold bracelets at another pawnshop which was subsequently recovered. The other gold bracelet and cash amounting to $900 were recovered from the man.
The man will be charged in court on 22 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
21 August 2023 @ 8:30 PM