The Police have arrested a 20-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of Housebreaking and Theft.
On 27 February 2018 at about 8.40 am, the Police received a report that a unit located along Bishan Street 13 had been broken into and a few electronic devices worth about $2,500 were stolen.
Through extensive ground inquiries and investigative follow-up, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the suspect, and arrested him along Bedok Reservoir Road on the same day at about 6.35 pm. He is believed to be involved in another similar case reported at Bishan.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 1 March 2018 with an offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, he is liable to an imprisonment term of not less than 2 years and not more than 14 years and shall also be liable to a fine.
The Police would like to advise all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures against break-ins:
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Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grills and close-shackled padlocks before retiring to bed or when leaving your shop/home unattended, even for a short while;
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Refrain from keeping large sums of cash or valuables in commercial premises; and
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Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor light and/or close circuit surveillance camera to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
28 February 2018 @ 7:00 PM