According to the media release, The mobile phone shop only uses wooden boards to cover the entry of the mobile shop. A man walks in straight and ignores the CCTV and steal mobile phones and accessories worth more than $12,000.
The theft occurred at 5 am on the 1st of May 2020 at an open cell phone stall below the HDB Block 727 at Clementi West Street 2.
The police issued a statement that after receiving the report, the investigation was carried out and The police officers of Clementi Police Station quickly confirmed the identity of the suspect through the on-site investigation and review of the CCTV.
The man was arrested on the same day, a 39-year-old man was arrested. All stolen merchandise was recovered.
According to the charge, the defendant Lin Chunliang (39 years old) was charged in court.
He stole a total of 28 items including mobile phones, chargers and computers with a total value of $12,198. Once guilty, he will be sentenced to up to three years in prison and face fines.