The Police have arrested a 57-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft by night.
On 23 February 2019 at 6.50am, the Police received a report that cash amounting to S$450 was stolen from a Chinese temple located along Peck Seah Street.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of CCTV footages, officers from Central Police Division established the identity of the suspect and arrested him on 28 March 2019.
The man will be charged in court on 30 March 2019 with housebreaking and theft by night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224. If convicted, he faces imprisonment for a term not less than 2 years and not more than 14 years.
The Police would like to advise all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures against break-ins:
- Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and close-shackled padlocks when leaving your premises unattended;
- Refrain from keeping large sums of cash in any premises; and
- Install a burglar alarm and CCTVs, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
29 March 2019 @ 8:10 PM