Man Arrested For Series of Theft from Motor-Vehicle

The Police have arrested a 58 year-old man who is believed to be involved in a series of theft from motor-vehicles.

Between March 2017 and June 2017, the Police had received reports of theft from motor-vehicle at East Coast Park. Through extensive ground enquiries, officers from Bedok Police Division arrested the man on 14 June 2017 in the vicinity of Tampines Street 23.

The man will be charged in Court on 15 June 2017 for the offence of Theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine, or with both.

The Police would also like to remind the public to adopt the following crime prevention to safeguard their vehicle against theft:

• Park in well-lit areas;

• Install an anti-theft system;

• Remove cash-cards and other valuables for example laptops before leaving your vehicle, even if it is for a short while;

• Ensure that your vehicle has been secured properly. Wind up all windows and lock all doors of your vehicle; and

• Keep a lookout for suspicious characters in the vicinity before leaving. If you spot anyone tampering with other vehicles, take note of their appearance, attire, height, or any other distinctive physical features and call ‘999’ for assistance.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
14 June 2017 @ 10:12 PM