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The Police have arrested a 39-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.

On 25 May 2018 at about 3.10pm, the Police received a report that a residential unit at Blk 450B Bukit Batok West Ave 6, which was undergoing renovation had been broken into. A television valued at S$2,699/- was reportedly stolen from the unit.

Through follow up investigations, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 2 June 2018. 

The man will be charged in court on 4 June 2018 with housebreaking and theft by day under Section 454 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which carries a maximum imprisonment term of 10 years.

The Police would like to advise all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
    • Secure all doors, windows and other openings with good quality grills and close-shackled padlocks before retiring to bed or when leaving your home, even for a short while;
    • Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables at home; and
    • Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor lights and/or close circuit surveillance cameras to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and in good working condition.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
03 June 2018 @ 1:15 PM
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