The Police have arrested a 65-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 28 February 2023 at about 11.17 am, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a residential unit along Jalan Bangsawan. Two bags and a purse containing cash amounting to $500 were stolen from the premises.
Through ground enquires and with the aid of images from Police cameras and CCTVs, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 1 March 2023.
The man will be charged in court on 3 March 2023 with housebreaking and theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
The Police would like to advise all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Secure all doors, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and closed-shackle padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while.
- Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor light and/or CCTVs, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure they are tested periodically and in good working condition.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
02 March 2023 @ 8:20 PM