The Police have arrested a 31-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle.
On 23 January 2023 at about 10.23pm, the Police received a report of a motor vehicle stolen along Jurong West Street 26.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 26 January 2023. The stolen motorcycle was also recovered.
The man will be charged in court on 28 January 2023 with theft of a motor vehicle under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years and a fine.
The Police would like to advice all motor vehicle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Park in well-lit areas;
- Install an anti-theft alarm system and ensure that it is well-maintained;
- Remove cash cards and other valuables, such as laptop and mobile phones before leaving the vehicle; and
- Remove the ignition key and lock the vehicle whenever it is left unattended.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
27 January 2023 @ 10:27 PM