The Police have arrested two men, aged 33 and 35, for their suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 23 March 2020, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a residential unit located along Woodleigh Park. A mobile phone was reported stolen.
Through investigations, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identities of the men and arrested them on 26 March 2020.
They will be charged in court on 27 March 2020 with housebreaking and theft with common intention under Section 451 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code. The offence carries an imprisonment term which may extend to 10 years and a fine.
The Police would like to advise the all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and close-shackled padlocks before leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while;
- Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables in your premises; and
- Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor lights and/or CCTVs, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
27 March 2020 @ 2:55 PM