The Police have arrested a 20-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of outrage of modesty.
On 17 August 2018 at 8.21 am, the Police received a report that a 9-year-old girl had been molested by a man on board a bus along Bedok Reservoir Road on 16 August 2018. The man allegedly followed the girl after she alighted from the bus, and entered the lift together with her. He fled the scene after the girl cried from the distress caused.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of Police Cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him along Tampines Street 45 on 20 August 2018. The man will be charged in Court on 21 August 2018 with outrage of modesty under Section 354(2) of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, he shall be punished with an imprisonment term which may extend to 5 years, or with fine, or with caning, or with any combination of such punishments.
Members of the public are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
• Be aware of your surroundings and stay alert to any suspicious person(s).
• Avoid walking through dimly-lit and secluded places or taking the lift with a stranger.
• Have someone escort you home when returning alone late at night.
• Carry along with you a shrill alarm.
When taking public transport:
• Be alert and attentive to your surroundings. Where possible, move away if someone stands or sits exceptionally close to you.
• If you are molested, seek help immediately from those around you. Take note of the prominent features and attire of the suspect as well as the direction in which he or she went. Call ‘999’ as soon as possible to increase the chances of apprehending the suspect early. If it is safe to do so, the victim or other witnesses of the crime may assist to detain the suspect while waiting for the Police to arrive.
On 17 August 2018 at 8.21 am, the Police received a report that a 9-year-old girl had been molested by a man on board a bus along Bedok Reservoir Road on 16 August 2018. The man allegedly followed the girl after she alighted from the bus, and entered the lift together with her. He fled the scene after the girl cried from the distress caused.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of Police Cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him along Tampines Street 45 on 20 August 2018. The man will be charged in Court on 21 August 2018 with outrage of modesty under Section 354(2) of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, he shall be punished with an imprisonment term which may extend to 5 years, or with fine, or with caning, or with any combination of such punishments.
Members of the public are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
• Be aware of your surroundings and stay alert to any suspicious person(s).
• Avoid walking through dimly-lit and secluded places or taking the lift with a stranger.
• Have someone escort you home when returning alone late at night.
• Carry along with you a shrill alarm.
When taking public transport:
• Be alert and attentive to your surroundings. Where possible, move away if someone stands or sits exceptionally close to you.
• If you are molested, seek help immediately from those around you. Take note of the prominent features and attire of the suspect as well as the direction in which he or she went. Call ‘999’ as soon as possible to increase the chances of apprehending the suspect early. If it is safe to do so, the victim or other witnesses of the crime may assist to detain the suspect while waiting for the Police to arrive.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
20 August 2018 @ 10:30 PM
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
20 August 2018 @ 10:30 PM