An 11-year-old boy was caught red-handed by a group of delivery riders for stealing e-bikes on numerous occasions at 888 Plaza in Woodlands, and he is currently assisting the police with their investigations, according to a report by Shin Min Daily News.
The first incident occurred on July 3, when a delivery rider’s e-bike was stolen outside Causeway Point. The theft went unreported, and the culprit, the 11-year-old boy, was spotted later with the stolen e-bike at Woodlands Waterfront Park.
Unfortunately, no further action was taken at that time, leading to subsequent thefts.
On July 4, another e-bike went missing, leaving the delivery rider disheartened and concerned for his livelihood. The situation worsened when, on July 6, yet another e-bike vanished outside 888 Plaza.
It was during this incident that the boy was caught red-handed, pushing the stolen e-bike, ultimately leading to his involvement in the police investigations.
The Formation of a Vigilant Group
Frustrated by the recurring thefts, the delivery riders decided to take matters into their own hands. Through a group chat comprising over 300 members, the affected riders shared information, images, and leads related to the thefts. This informal channel soon transformed into a unified force aimed at catching the thief.
Armed with the information gathered from previous incidents and their discussions on the latest theft, a group of at least seven determined delivery riders managed to locate the boy outside the La Casa condominium along Woodlands Drive 16.
They caught him red-handed, pushing the stolen e-bike, and wasted no time in alerting the authorities by lodging a police report.
It is worth noting that the young boy had encountered the police previously. Following the theft on July 3, a police report had been filed against him when he was spotted with the stolen e-bike at Woodlands Waterfront Park.
However, the severity of the situation was not fully comprehended at the time, leading to the unfortunate repetition of his offenses.
In response to the incidents and subsequent reports, the Singapore Police Force confirmed their awareness of the case. Investigations into the thefts and the involvement of the 11-year-old boy are currently ongoing.