An 18-year-old male teenager in Singapore was arrested on May 6, 2024, in connection with a housebreaking and theft incident at a Beo Crescent minimart. The theft involved S$3,400 in cash and one packet of cigarettes. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) was alerted to the case on May 6 and the teen was apprehended within four hours. He was identified through ground enquiries, CCTV footage, and police camera images.
The teenager will face charges in court on May 8 for housebreaking with intent to commit theft, which carries a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment and a fine.
The SPF has advised property owners to take preventive measures such as;
- Securing doors and windows with quality grilles and padlocks,
- Avoiding keeping large sums of cash and valuables on the premises,
- Installing security systems like burglar alarms, motion sensor lights, and CCTVs.