North Spring Primary School in Sengkang was broken into on Wednesday night (3 May), sparking concerns of security and the safety of the students.
Following which, 4 teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 are currently being investigated by the police for the break-in.
According to The Straits Times, North Spring Primary School issued an advisory to the parents of the students and provided updates on the situation, saying that the break in had resulted in several areas of the school suffering vandalism.
According to Shin Min Daily News, some of the tables and chairs inside the school were overturned during the break-in, allegedly by the 4 youths.
The Singapore Police Force said that they were alerted to a case of criminal trespass on Thursday (4 May) at about 8.40am, at 1 Rivervale Street, the address of the primary school.
At the time of writing, police investigation into the incident are underway.
Jacinta Lim, the current principal of the school, provided assurances to the students and their parents, saying that the school has taken precautions and steps to make sure their staff and students are safe in school.
She added that the school is working with the police to resolve the situation.
Potential penalties
Mischief
Whoever, with intent to cause, or knowing that he is likely to cause, wrongful loss or damage to the public or any person, causes the destruction of any property, is said to be guilty of mischief.
Persons found guilty of committing mischief shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years, or with fine, or with both.
Criminal trespass
Whoever enters into or upon property in the possession of another with intent to commit an offence or to intimidate, insult or annoy any person in possession of such property, or having lawfully entered into or upon such property, unlawfully remains there with intent thereby to intimidate, insult or annoy any such person, or with intent to commit an offence, is said to be guilty of criminal trespass
Persons found guilty of criminal trespass shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 months, or with fine which may extend to $1,500, or with both.