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Police arrested a 19-year-old Malaysian
Chinese man for a series of break-ins at Ang Mo Kio Neighbourhood 6. In
between December 2007 to January 2008, at least 12 cases of
housebreaking were reported in this area, with items and cash valued at
about $6000 stolen. |
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The culprit would typically target units
with windows left unsecured, or with louvres that are easily forced
open. Striking in the early hours of the morning, he would improvise
using a bamboo pole, metal rod or umbrella to “fish” out items such as
wallets, handbags or mobile phones left near the windows. In some cases
where the door keys were left within reach, the culprit would “fish” out
the keys, open the main door and walk away with valuables. |
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Officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division
worked on the cases diligently and laid an ambush for the suspect at
various areas of Ang Mo Kio Neighbourhood 6. |
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The breakthrough came on 6 Jan 2007, when
officers spotted a man behaving suspiciously at Blk 643 Ang Mo Kio
Avenue 4 at 1.30am, standing on a stool and peering into a unit. Close
observation was kept on him, who was moving from floor to floor.
Officers moved in and arrested him as he was trying to force open the
windows of a unit on the fourth floor. Two stools, a metal pole and a
mobile phone were seized as exhibits. Police also recovered two other
mobile phones and an EZ-link card believed to be stolen property from
his residence. |
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The man, who was employed as a waiter in
Singapore, will be charged in court on 7 January 2008 for
Housebreaking and Theft by Night. If convicted, he faces a jail term
which may extend to 7 years. |
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Superintendent Lee Chin Ek, Commander of
Ang Mo Kio Police Division commended his officers for their
perseverance and diligence that resulted in the arrest. He also
advised the public, “To avoid being targeted by opportunistic
criminals, the public should install good quality window grilles,
secure their windows before going to bed and not leave valuables
next to the windows along the common corridor.” |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
06 January
2008 @11.00am |
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Source:
www.spf.gov.sg Media Release 6
Jan 2008 |
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