The Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 15 March 2024 at about 8.45am, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a company located along Tampines Street 92. A laptop and a jacket were purportedly stolen.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from CCTVs and Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him within 10 hours of the report. The laptop valued at $2,200 was recovered.
The man will be charged in court on 16 March 2024 with housebreaking and theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine.
The Police would like to advise the public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and closed-shackle padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while;
- Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables in your premises; and
- Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor lights and/or CCTVs, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition.
Photo of recovered laptop ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
15 March 2024 @ 8:45 PM