According to a media release, a 43-year-old man was arrested by the Police for his suspected involvement in a case of snatch theft.
The incident happened on Monday (July 19) at around 5.30 pm. The Police said that they received a report from a taxi driver that he had his handphone snatched from him along Jurong West Street 52.
The Police were able to identify the suspect with the aid of ground enquirers and Police CCTV cameras. Police officers from Jurong Police Division were able to uncover the identity of the 43-year-old man and arrested him on Tuesday( July 21)
If the man will be charged in court today (July 22)
If the man is convicted of snatch theft under Section 356 of the Penal Code. He will face a minimum jail term of 1 year and up to a maximum of 7 years along with caning.