Mass break-in involving 11 stalls at Hougang hawker centre
Posted: 08 July 2009 2246 hrs
SINGAPORE: A hawker centre at Blk 105 Hougang Avenue 1 was the scene of a mass break-in earlier this week.
Three cases of break-ins were discovered on Monday, while another eight cases were reported a day later. Total losses were estimated at S$1,000.
Store owners at the hawker centre said the culprits had left many traces and marks around the stalls - on water pipes, gas pipes, stove hoods and even the lids of rice buckets.
They speculated that more than one burglar was involved in the break-ins and suspected that the crimes were committed at night.
However, they said police had informed them that the burglars wore gloves, making it impossible for them to be caught.
The hawker centre was closed on Monday. This was the first break-in since it was upgraded some three years ago.
Authorities are now considering setting up a night patrol team and having CCTVs installed at the centre's entrances and exits. - CNA/vm
Posted: 08 July 2009 2246 hrs
SINGAPORE: A hawker centre at Blk 105 Hougang Avenue 1 was the scene of a mass break-in earlier this week.
Three cases of break-ins were discovered on Monday, while another eight cases were reported a day later. Total losses were estimated at S$1,000.
Store owners at the hawker centre said the culprits had left many traces and marks around the stalls - on water pipes, gas pipes, stove hoods and even the lids of rice buckets.
They speculated that more than one burglar was involved in the break-ins and suspected that the crimes were committed at night.
However, they said police had informed them that the burglars wore gloves, making it impossible for them to be caught.
The hawker centre was closed on Monday. This was the first break-in since it was upgraded some three years ago.
Authorities are now considering setting up a night patrol team and having CCTVs installed at the centre's entrances and exits. - CNA/vm
