The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a press release on Friday (7 April) that a 43-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
The police said that they received an alert to the alleged incident on Tuesday (4 April) at about 1.32 pm at a shop located along Jurong East Street 24.
About $40,000 in cash as well as about $6,000 worth of cigarettes were allegedly stolen from the shop.
Police officers from the Clementi Police Division later managed to establish the identity of the alleged thief through the use of Police cameras and closed circuit television (CCTV) images, as well as ground inquiries, and the 43-year-old man was then arrested on Good Friday (7 April).
He was charged with housebreaking and theft on Saturday (8 April), and faces a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine if he is convicted.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
Here are some measures you can take to avoid falling victim to housebreaking in the future:
- Lock all the doors and windows when leaving your home unattended, even for a short while.
- Keep large sums of cash in banks and jewellery in a safe deposit box.
- Do not hide keys under the door mat, in a flower pot or on top of the electricity meter box outside the house.
- Do not leave notes outside your house announcing absence from home.
- Suspend or cancel all home deliveries (e.g. newspapers) when you are away from home. Otherwise, arrange to have someone pick up your newspapers or mail that are left on your doorstep.
- Change all locks when your house keys are lost or stolen.
- Ask your immediate neighbours to keep an eye on your house for any unusual occurrences.
- Let your neighbours know that you are going to be away, the duration of your absence and how you can be contacted if necessary.