MAN ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF VEHICLE
The Police have arrested a 48-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle.
On 7 Dec 2022 at about 10.55pm, Police received a report of a motor vehicle stolen from the multi-storey carpark of Block 728A Woodlands Circle. The stolen motorcycle was subsequently recovered. The keys were allegedly left in the ignition.
Through follow-up investigations, officers from Woodlands Police Division arrested the 48-year-old man on the same day.
The man will be charged in court on 9 December 2022 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 motor vehicle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
Park in well-lit areas;
Install an anti-theft alarm system for your motor vehicle and ensure it is well-maintained;
Remove cash cards and other valuables, such as laptops and mobile phones before leaving the vehicle;
Lock all vehicle doors and wind up all windows when leaving the vehicle, even if it is for a short while and;
Remove the ignition key and lock the vehicle whenever it is left unattended.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
08 December 2022 @ 8:30 PM