Man arrested for allegedly breaking into Tuas coffee shop, stealing $100 and 10 packets of cigarettes
A 27-year-old man was arrested on November 3 for housebreaking and theft. He allegedly broke into a coffee shop on Tuas South Avenue 3. The suspect is accused of stealing 10 packets of cigarettes and $100 in cash. Police identified the man using CCTV images and ground inquiries after the crime was reported on October 27. He will appear in court on Thursday. A conviction could lead to a fine and up to 10 years in jail.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (Nov 3) for allegedly committing housebreaking and theft.The suspect is accused of stealing cash amounting to $100 and 10 packets of cigarettes from a coffee shop along Tuas South Avenue 3, police said on Wednesday.The case of housebreaking was reported at about 9.55am on Oct 27.Officers from Jurong Police Division subsequently established the man's identity through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from CCTVs.He will be charged in court on Thursday.If found guilty of housebreaking and theft, he faces up to 10 years' jail and a fine.Police reminded members of the public to safeguard against crime by securing their property with good quality grilles and closed shackle padlocks and refraining from keeping large sums of cash and valuables.The public can also install a burglar alarm, motion sensor lights and/or CCTVs at entry and exit points.[[nid:749486 lim.kewei@asiaone.com