A 45-year-old man has been arrested by the police on suspicion of stealing two motor vehicles in the Hougang area.
Court documents reveal that Rudy Bin Zainal Abidin was charged on June 30 for the theft of a dark blue BMW from Block 523 Hougang Avenue 6. The incident took place on June 12 at approximately 9:30 PM.
While he is believed to be responsible for another vehicle theft, he has not yet been charged in connection with the second incident.
According to reports, the owner of the vehicles, which were under the care of Lion City Rentals, had left the keys near the front tire.
On June 15, 2023, the police received a report regarding the theft of motor vehicles from a nearby car park in the vicinity of Hougang Avenue 6.
Officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division were able to establish the suspect’s identity through follow up investigations and use of CCTV images. Subsequently, on June 29, they apprehended him.
Both stolen cars have since been recovered.
Singapore Police Force’s press release
MAN ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
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.
The man will be charged in court on 30 June 2023 with theft of 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 property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
- Park your motor vehicle in well-lit areas;
- Do not leave your key or transponder unattended;
- Remove cash-cards, keys and other valuables, such as laptops and mobile phones before leaving the vehicle and;
- Wind up all windows and lock all doors of the vehicle, even if it is intended to be left unattended for a short while.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
29 June 2023 @ 6:10 PM