The Singapore Police Force said in a press release that a 53-year-old man was arrested for his alleged involvement in several cases of theft.
He had allegedly stolen from the vicinity of Chinatown and Kampung Bahru between 11 November last year to 14 February this year.
He was later arrested on Monday (22 February) and was charged in court yesterday with theft in dwelling.
Singapore Police Force’s statement
MAN ARRESTED FOR A SERIES OF THEFT CASES
The Police have arrested a 53-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of theft cases.
Between 11 November 2022 and 14 February 2023, the Police received multiple reports of purportedly stolen property in the vicinity of Chinatown and Kampung Bahru.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Central Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 20 February 2023. The man is believed to be involved in other similar cases of theft.
The man will be charged in Court on 21 February 2023 with theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term up to seven years and a fine.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
20 February 2023 @ 9:15 PM