The Police have arrested a 54-year-old man in a case of suspected theft.
On 7 May 2018 at 11.30pm, Police received a report from the victim informing that her money was stolen from her bag while she was inside a supermarket at Blk 4 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh.
Through extensive follow up investigations and with the aid of CCTV footages, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the suspect and arrested him within 12 hours along Lorong 7 Toa Payoh on 8 May 2018.
Cash amounting to over S$200 and some powdery substance and pills were seized from the suspect.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Any person found guilty of Theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine, or with both.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 May 2018 @ 4:00 PM