In a bizarre and disturbing incident on November 19, a 52-year-old man was apprehended after a car, owned by a 60-year-old hawker named Wang, was found smeared with faeces at Blk 49 Sims Place in Aljunied, according to Shin Min Daily News.
This peculiar case also involved the placement of “prayer offerings” on the car, accompanied by a note in Mandarin.
The Incident Details
The unsettling event unfolded with the discovery of prayer offerings on the car’s bonnet, featuring a huat kueh and an orange adorned with ribbons and incense sticks.
The Mandarin note left on the windshield, translating to “if you don’t want people to know what you did, then don’t do it at all” added an enigmatic layer to the incident.
Shin Min reporters, upon reaching the scene, were confronted with a nauseating scene – faecal stains adorned the front and rear windshields, windows, and door handles of the car. The noxious stench emanating from the stains heightened the disturbing nature of the incident, leaving the community perplexed and concerned.
The gravity of the situation prompted the presence of two police cars at the scene, with officers actively documenting and investigating the peculiar occurrence. The ongoing investigation seeks to unravel the motive behind the act and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Car Owner’s Reaction
The car, it was revealed, belonged to Wang, a chicken stall owner at the nearby market. Wang, shocked and angered, learned about the incident from a neighboring stall’s staff. Despite the disturbing nature of the act, she promptly called the police, emphasizing the need for swift intervention. Wang’s decision to resume her business and clean the car after market hours reflects her resilience and dedication to an honest living.
Beyond the faecal vandalism, the perpetrator is believed to have left abusive notes on nearby pillars, sparking speculation within the hawker community. Some suggest that the act might have been misdirected, with the suspect possibly targeting the wrong individual. This speculation raises questions about vendettas within the community and the potential consequences of such misunderstandings.
Further investigation revealed another car in the same car park, sharing similarities in model, color, and even a similar license plate number to Wang’s vehicle. The possibility of the perpetrator confusing the two cars adds a layer of complexity to the case, emphasizing the importance of precision in such acts.
Arrest and Police Statement
In response to the incident, the police arrested a 52-year-old individual on charges of public nuisance. The ongoing investigation aims to shed light on the motives and circumstances surrounding the act.