The Police have arrested three teenagers, aged between 16 to 18, for their suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle.
On 30 November 2023 at 5.20pm, the Police received a report from a victim that his lorry parked at the open space carpark along Marsiling Crescent was purportedly stolen. The lorry’s key was allegedly left in the vehicle which was left unlocked.
Through ground enquires and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identities of the trio and arrested them. The stolen lorry was subsequently recovered.
Two of the teenagers, aged 17 and 18, will be charged in court on 2 December 2023 with the offence of theft of a motor vehicle under Section 379A read with Section 34 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years, and a fine.
Investigations against the 16-year-old teenager are ongoing.
The Police would like to advise all motor vehicle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Park in well-lit areas.
- Install an anti-theft alarm system for your motor vehicle and ensure it is well-maintained.
- Lock all vehicle doors and wind up all windows when leaving the vehicle, even if it is for a short while and;
- Remove the ignition key and lock the vehicle whenever it is left unattended.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 December 2023 @ 10:28 PM