MAN AND WOMAN ARRESTED FOR HOUSEBREAKING AND THEFT
The Police have arrested a 29-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman for their suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.
On 26 June 2023, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a shop located at 83 Punggol Central. A bag containing cash $11 and some personal belongings were discovered to be stolen.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identities of the suspects and arrested them on 5 July 2023.
Both will be charged in court on 6 July 2023 with the offence of housebreaking and theft with common intention under Section 451 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, and a fine.
The Police would like to advise all property owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and close-shackled padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while;
Refrain from leaving your items unattended; and
Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor light and/or close circuit surveillance camera to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
05 July 2023 @ 6:50 PM
Similar offences
A 42-year-old man was arrested on 28 March for breaking in and stealing from a unit along Sims Avenue.
On 28 Mar 2023 at about 10.15am, the Police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a unit located along Sims Avenue. A travel document, cash and two pair of shoes amounting to a total value of $2900 were reported stolen.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on the same day. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is allegedly involved in another case of theft.
The man was charged in court on 30 March 2023 with housebreaking and theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.