The Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 9 April 2022 at about 8.50 am, the Police received a report of a case of housebreaking at a residential unit along Yishun Avenue 9. A handbag, mobile phone and cash amounting to about $500 were purportedly stolen.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 11 April 2022.
The man will be charged in court on 13 April 2022 with housebreaking and theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term 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, roller shutters, 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 that the systems are tested periodically and in good working condition; and
• Refrain from keeping large sums of cash in your premises.
Source: Singapore Police Force