Tiong Bahru Parcel Thief Strikes in Broad Daylight, Still No Action After 2 Months
A parcel theft incident caught on CCTV has left a resident frustrated and anxious, after months with no resolution despite police involvement and an appeal to their Member of Parliament (MP).
The brazen theft occurred in broad daylight, right in front of multiple security cameras. The suspect was recorded opening a parcel cabinet and walking away with the stolen item as if it were his own. According to the resident, the footage clearly shows the man’s face and actions, yet authorities have yet to make any headway.
“I filed a police report the same day. I even reached out to my MP, but it’s been more than two months, and I haven’t received any updates or closure,“ the victim shared.
This case has raised concerns about the rise of parcel thefts across Singapore, especially with the explosion of e-commerce. With thousands of packages delivered daily to homes and offices, unattended parcel lockers and cabinets are becoming prime targets for opportunistic criminals.
Online Shopping Boom Brings New Challenges
The convenience of online shopping has revolutionised the retail landscape. However, it has also opened the door to a new wave of low-risk, high-reward crimes like parcel theft. Many consumers now rely on services such as Amazon, Lazada, Shopee and Qoo10 — often receiving high-value electronics, gadgets, or even personal items like medicine or legal documents via delivery.
Unfortunately, unless caught red-handed or tracked via advanced home surveillance systems, many culprits get away with it. And even when there is clear evidence, as in this case, victims are often left waiting with no concrete answers.
Calls for Stronger Measures to Protect Deliveries
This incident has reignited the call for stronger deterrents, including better parcel security systems, AI-enhanced CCTV surveillance, and faster response from local enforcement agencies. Some have even suggested insurance options for parcel deliveries or secure smart lockers as a mandatory standard in residential areas.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to step forward.