In the quiet neighborhood of Serangoon North Avenue 4, a startling incident unfolded on the night of December 5, 2023. A 68-year-old woman became the target of a snatch theft attempt, prompting a swift response from the local law enforcement agencies.
The Police have arrested a 30-year-old male Bangladeshi National for his suspected involvement in a case of snatch theft.
The clock read 9:20 pm when the police were alerted to the crime. The victim, a senior citizen, was allegedly accosted by a 30-year-old male Bangladeshi national in an attempt to snatch her gold bracelet. The audacity of such a crime in a seemingly peaceful locality raised concerns among residents.
Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division and the Police Operations Command Centre wasted no time. Through meticulous ground enquiries and leveraging surveillance images, they identified the suspect within a mere 24 hours from the time of the report. The efficiency demonstrated in this case is a testament to the police force’s commitment to public safety.
The suspect, now in police custody, is set to face charges on December 8, 2023, under Section 356 of the Penal Code 1871. This section pertains to the use of criminal force in attempting to commit theft of property worn or carried by a person. The potential penalties include imprisonment for a term not less than one year and not more than seven years, coupled with caning.
The Police will not tolerate such brazen acts of crime and will spare no effort to apprehend such offenders and deal with them in accordance with the law.