The Singapore Police Force said in a press release that they have arrested a 26-year-old woman for allegedly breaking into a landed home along Mimosa Terrace and stealing a watch, and SLR camera and cash of about $50.
Her identity was established by officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division through the use of police cameras and ground enquiries and she was later arrested on the same day.
The stolen loots were seized as case exhibited and she was charged in court today (28 April) with housebreaking and theft.
Singapore Police Force’s press release
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR HOUSEBREAKING AND THEFT
The Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 26 April 2023 at about 12pm, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking where a unit along Mimosa Terrace was allegedly broken into. Cash amounting to $50, a watch and an SLR camera were purportedly stolen.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of CCTV footage, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her within the same day. The watch, SLR camera and coins were seized as case exhibits.
The woman will be charged in court on 28 April 2023 with housebreaking and theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term 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 before 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.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
27 April 2023 @ 11:50 AM