According to a Police media release, a 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a motorcycle in Clementi.
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The owner of the motorcycle reported the incident to the Police on Friday (July 31) at around 1.40 PM, stating that his motorcycle that was parked along Clementi Avenue 3 has gone missing.
Clementi Police Division officers were able to identify the suspect through investigations and Police CCTV and arrested him within 7 hours
The man will be charged in court for theft of a motor vehicle under Section 379A of the Penal Code. The offence carries an imprisonment of up to seven years and a fine.
The Police advises motorcycle owners the following
- Park your motorcycle in well-lit areas;
- Install an anti-theft alarm on your motorcycle;
- Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle and secure both ends;
- Use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or install a suspension guard;
- Remove the ignition key and lock the motorcycle, whenever it is left unattended; and
- Do not leave spare keys inside the motorcycle storage box.