A 32-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing two motorcycles from separate locations in Singapore, with police recovering one of the stolen vehicles during their investigation.
According to the Singapore Police Force, officers launched investigations after receiving a report on the evening of June 23 regarding a missing motorcycle that had been parked along Woodlands Drive 52.
Investigators from the Woodlands Police Division conducted extensive ground enquiries and reviewed footage captured by police cameras. These efforts led to the identification of the suspect, who was subsequently arrested.
Motorcycle Allegedly Taken After Key Was Left in Ignition
Preliminary investigations indicate that the woman had allegedly noticed an unattended motorcycle on June 22 with its ignition key still inserted.
She is believed to have started the motorcycle and ridden away from the scene. Police later managed to recover the stolen vehicle.
Further investigations revealed that the same woman is also suspected of being involved in another motorcycle theft. That case involved a motorcycle reported missing from a car park located along Jurong West Street 81.
Charges to Be Filed in Court
The woman is expected to be charged in court on June 26 under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871, which covers the offence of theft of a motor vehicle.
If convicted, the offence carries a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Apart from the theft allegations, police are also investigating the woman for allegedly riding the stolen motorcycle without holding a valid driving licence.
The investigations remain ongoing.
Police Remind Vehicle Owners to Stay Vigilant
Although the investigation is still underway, the case serves as a reminder for vehicle owners to take basic security precautions when leaving their vehicles unattended.
Leaving an ignition key inside a parked motorcycle can significantly increase the risk of opportunistic theft. Motorists are encouraged to remove their keys, secure their vehicles properly and remain alert when parking in public areas.
The Singapore Police Force has consistently advised vehicle owners to adopt good security habits to help reduce theft opportunities and safeguard their property.