The Police have arrested a 37-year-old man for an offence of Public Nuisance after he had left a bag unattended at Farrer Park and Outram MRT station.
On 16 October 2017 at about 12.25pm, the Police were alerted to a case of an unattended bag at one of the exits of Farrer Park MRT station. The unknown man later collected the bag and left the station before the arrival of officers.
On the same day at about 2.10pm, the Police were alerted to another case of unattended bag at Outram MRT Station. While investigations were ongoing, the 37-year-old man approached the officers and claimed ownership of the bag. The bag contained a laptop, mobile phones and computer-related paraphernalia. Further investigations revealed that the man was the same person who had earlier left his bag at Farrer Park MRT station.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the man had intentionally left his bag inside the two MRT stations while he went to run errands. Police investigations are still ongoing.
The Police treat all security threats seriously and will not hesitate to take action against anyone who intentionally cause public alarm. Anyone convicted with the offence of Public Nuisance under Section 290 of the Penal Code may be punished with a fine which may extend to $1,000.
The Police would also like to remind the public not to leave personal belongings unattended and to report any suspicious items or behaviour to the MRT staff or the Police immediately.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
18 October 2017 @ 4:45 PM