The Police have arrested a 21-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 11 August 2020 at about 10am, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking where a residential unit along Joo Seng Road had been broken into. Cash amounting to $20 was discovered to be stolen.
Through investigations, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 13 August 2020.
The man will be charged in court on 15 August 2020 with housebreaking and theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
The Police would like to advise the public 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.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
14 August 2020 @ 4:25 PM
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
14 August 2020 @ 4:25 PM