21 Y.O MAN PAOTOH HIMSELF, STEAL MOTOR BIKE & RIDES IT DANGEROUSLY @ THOMSON, ARRESTED

The Singapore Police Force said in a press release that they have arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly stealing a motorcycle.

The police received a call for help on 9 May about a motorcyclist riding dangerously along Thomson Road, and his identity was later established by officers from the Tanglin Police Division.

It was later revealed that the motorcyclist’s motorcycle was allegedly stolen, and the man was then arrested within an hour of the report being lodged, and the stolen motorcycle was then recovered by the authorities.

He was charged in court on 11 May with theft of a motor vehicle.

Singapore Police Force’s press release

MAN ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN ONE HOUR

The Police have arrested a 21-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle.

On 9 May 2023 at about 10.50am, the Police received a call for assistance where a motorcyclist was allegedly riding dangerously along Thomson Road.

Through ground enquiries, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the motorcyclist. Preliminary investigations revealed that the motorcycle in his possession was purportedly stolen. The man was subsequently arrested within one hour of the report and the stolen motorcycle was recovered.

The man will be charged in court on 11 May 2023 with theft of a motor vehicle under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years and a fine.

The Police would like to advise all motorcycle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

1. Park your motorcycle in well-lit areas;
2. Install an anti-theft alarm for your motorcycle and ensure that it is well-maintained;
3. Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle, securing both ends;
4. Use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or install a suspension guard;
5. Remove the ignition key and lock the motorcycle whenever it is left unattended; and
6. Do not leave spare keys inside the motorcycle storage box.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 May 2023 @ 6:00 PM