30 Y.O TIKO ARRESTED WITHIN 5 HRS FOR MOLESTING WOMAN @ PEOPLE’S PARK CENTRE

MAN ARRESTED FOR OUTRAGE OF MODESTY WITHIN FIVE HOURS

The Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of outrage of modesty.

On 3 May 2023 at about 11.35am, the Police received a report that a woman was purportedly molested by a man while she was at People’s Park Centre.

Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Public Transport Security Command and Central Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him within five hours of the report.

The man will be charged in court on 5 May 2023 with one count of outrage of modesty, punishable under Sec 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term which may extend to three years, a fine, caning, or any combination of such punishments.

The Police have zero tolerance towards sexual offenders who threaten the safety of the community, and offenders will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law. The Police would also like to urge members of the public to remain vigilant and to report the matter to the Police immediately, if they witness an incident of outrage of modesty or are aware of someone being a victim of outrage of modesty.

Singapore Police’s advisory on molest

The Outrage of Modesty or Molestation, is a terrifying and traumatizing experience for the victims. These opportunistic crimes may take place anywhere and anytime, as the perpetrators may strike in the cover of a crowd or at secluded places when the victims are alone.

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

Police would like to share some steps you can take to keep yourself and all our loved ones safe.

1. Be alert and attentive to your surroundings, especially when you are in a crowded and confined space (i.e. in public entertainment night spots, in lifts, MRT, buses etc.) or alone with a stranger that moves very near to you.
   
2. If someone rushes into the lift at the last minute and you are alone, it is safer to step out and take the next one.
   
3. If someone is following you, head to a crowded area; if someone moves uncomfortably close to you (e.g. someone deliberately stands or sits close to you in a bus or MRT), move away if possible.
   
4. Avoid going out at night alone. If you have to, go out in a group or get someone (parent, close friend) to accompany you.
   
5. Avoid letting your young children wander around alone, teach them to be wary and move away from strangers who try to get close to or touch them.
   
6. Consider investing in a shrill alarm for you and your loved ones as they can come in handy to sound for help during emergencies.