The Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle.
On 3 June 2023 at about 1.50am, the Police received a report that a car was stolen along Serangoon Avenue 4.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 5 June 2023. The car was also recovered along Serangoon Avenue.
The man will be charged in court on 7 June 2023 with theft of motor vehicle which is punishable 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 advise all vehicle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Park your motor vehicle in well-lit areas;
- Install an anti-theft alarm for your vehicle;
- Remove cash-cards, keys and other valuables, such as laptops and mobile phones before leaving the vehicle and
- Wind up all windows and lock all doors of the vehicle, even if it is intended to be left unattended for a short while.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
06 June 2023 @ 7:40 PM