The Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of outrage of modesty.
On 24 January 2020 at about 5.40pm, the Police were alerted to a case of outrage of modesty involving a 30-year-old victim on board a shuttle bus from Harbourfront Bus Interchange.
Through investigations and with the aid of images from CCTV cameras, officers from Public Transport Security Command and Clementi Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 31 January 2020.
Investigations are ongoing. Anyone convicted for the offence of outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 shall be punished with an imprisonment term which may extend to 2 years, or with fine, or with caning, or with any combination of such punishments.
When taking public transport, members of the public are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Be alert and attentive to your surroundings. Where possible, move away if someone stands or sits exceptionally close to you; and
- 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.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 February 2020 @ 10:40 AM