MAN ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF MOTORCYCLE
The Police has arrested a 36-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motorcycle.
On 12 July 2023 at about 5.10am, the Police were alerted to a case of a motorcycle being stolen along Lorong 21 Geylang. Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 21 July 2023. The stolen motorcycle was also recovered.
The man will be charged in court on 22 July 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:
- Park your motorcycle in well-lit areas;
- Install an anti-theft alarm for your motorcycle;
- Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle, securing both ends;
- Use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or install a suspension guard;
- Remove the ignition key and lock the motorcycle, whenever it is left unattended; and
- Do not leave spare keys inside the motorcycle storage box.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
21 July 2023 @ 3:05 PM
Other wannabe ghostriders
The Police have arrested a 45-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicles.
On 15 June 2023, the Police were alerted to a case of motor vehicles being stolen from a carpark in the vicinity of Hougang Avenue 6. The owner allegedly left the keys at the front tyre of the two vehicles that belonged to a rental company.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from CCTV, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 29 June 2023. The two stolen cars were subsequently recovered.