The Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft from vehicle.
On 26 November 2020, the Police received a report that cash and a cashcard were stolen from a vehicle parked at Holland Drive.
Through follow up investigations, officers from Clementi Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 3 December 2020. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is believed to be involved in other similar cases at Holland and Commonwealth housing estates.
The man will be charged in court on 5 December 2020 with theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to to 3 years and a fine, or with both.
The Police would like to advise all vehicle owners to adopt the following measures:
- Install an anti-theft alarm system;
- Do not leave cash and valuables such as cashcards, laptops, handphones, briefcases or wallets in your vehicle;
- Lock all vehicle doors and wind up all windows when vehicle is parked, even if it is for a short while; and
- Park your vehicle in well-lit areas;
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
04 December 2020 @ 5:40 PM