The Police are seeking the public’s assistance in our investigations into cases of theft in dwelling that took place at various retail chains, including Watsons, NTUC FairPrice, Sheng Siong, and Cold Storage. These cases took place between 4 April 2023 and 15 March 2024.
The individuals captured in the Closed-Circuit TV cameras (CCTVs) (refer to the Annex) installed by the retailers are required to assist in the investigations of these cases.
Technology has changed how crime is detected and reported. In the past, it was common for persons involved in shop theft to be discovered in the act, at the time of the offence. With the increased presence of CCTVs within the retail premises, retailers can now review their CCTV footages and lodge police reports should they believe that theft had been committed within the premises.
A person convicted for an offence of theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871 may be punished with an imprisonment term of up to seven years and shall also be liable for a fine.
The Police take a serious view of shop theft cases, and offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law. The public is strongly advised against committing shop theft. With the prevalence of technology such as CCTV cameras, you will be caught eventually even though you manage to leave the store with the stolen items. The Police would like to encourage all retailers to come onboard the Shop Theft Awareness for Retailers (STAR) programme. Retailers are encouraged to take preventive and deterrent measures to safeguard their businesses against shop theft.
Anyone with information about the incidents referred to in the Annex or other alleged offences is requested to call the Police Hotline at 1800-225-000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Watsons
| S/N | Date, Time, and Location of the alleged incident | CCTV Image |
| 01 | 23 November 2023 at 5.52pm, 68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura, #B2-06/07, Singapore 238839 |  |
| 02 | 4 December 2023 at 3.38pm, 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, #B2-06/07/08/09/10, Singapore 238872 |  |
| 03 | 11 December 2023 at 1pm, 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City, #B1-42, Singapore 179103 |  |
| 04 | 28 January 2024 at 11.09am, 311 New Upper Changi Road, Bedok East, Bedok Mall, #B2-12/13, Singapore 467360 |  |
| 05 | 19 January 2024 at 10.56am, 2 Jurong East Street 21, IMM Building, #01-54/55, Singapore 609601 |  |
| 06 | 22 February 2024 at 8.16pm, 302 Tiong Bahru Road, Tiong Bahru Plaza, #01-131/132, Singapore 168732 |  |
| 07 | 8 March 2024 at 10.51am, 100 Tras Street, Tanjong Pagar Central, Amara 100AM, #02-12, Singapore 079027 |  |
NTUC FairPrice
| S/N | Date, Time and Location of the alleged incident | CCTV Image |
| 01 | 6 different occasions between 22 July 2023 to 18 August 2023,12 Alexandra View, #01-18, Artra, Singapore 158736 |  |
| 02 | 22 November 2023 at 7.30pm, No.1 Jelebu Road, #01-15 & #02-20, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Singapore 677743 |  |
| 03 | 29 November 2023 at 8.10am, 176 Orchard Road, #B1-09/10, The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843 |  |
| 04 | 5 March 2024 at 7.53pm, 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-23 & B2-23, VivoCity, Singapore 238877 |  |
| 05 | 15 March 2024 at 9.24am, 90 Hougang Avenue 10, #B1-07, Hougang Mall, Singapore 538766 |  |
Sheng Siong
| S/N | Date,Time and location of the alleged incident | CCTV Image |
| 01 | 31 December 2023 at 8.53am, Blk 739A Bedok Reservoir Road, #01-01, Singapore 471739 |  |
| 02 | 14 February 2024 at 11.54am, Blk 118 Aljunied Avenue 2, #01-100, Singapore 380118 |  |
Cold Storage
| S/N | Date, Time and Location of the alleged incident | CCTV Image |
| 01 | 4 April 2023 at 11.25am, 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-01, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103 |  |