Family trio arrested for shoplifting spree at Causeway Point mall

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Family trio arrested for shoplifting spree at Causeway Point mall

Published on Mar 21, 2013

A 43-year-old mother and her two children, aged 17 and 18, were arrested on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, after a three-month shoplifting spree at Causeway Point mall (above). -- FILE PHOTO: FRASERS CENTREPOINT

By Maryam Mokhtar

A 43-year-old mother and her two children, aged 17 and 18, were arrested on Wednesday after a three-month shoplifting spree at Causeway Point mall.

Between January and March this year, the trio are believed to be involved in at least 10 cases of theft from various outlets of Causeway Point, a shopping complex at Woodlands, said police in a statement on Thursday.

The mother, her son and her daughter were arrested at their home in Woodlands Circle.

Police seized more than $2,600 worth of items including clothing, cosmetics and perfume that were believed to have been stolen. Investigations are ongoing.

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Trio arrested for series of shop thefts
Posted: 21 March 2013 2053 hrs

SINGAPORE: Police have arrested a 43-year-old woman, her 17-year-old son and 18-year-old daughter for a series of shop thefts committed at a shopping complex located at Woodlands Square.

From January 2013 to March 2013, numerous cases of shop thefts were reported at different retail outlets within the shopping complex.

The suspects' identities were established after investigations, and on Wednesday officers from the Jurong Police Division arrested the trio at their residence in the vicinity of Woodlands Circle.

They were believed to have committed at least 10 cases of shop thefts from various outlets within the shopping complex.

Following a search of their unit, the police seized more than S$2,600 worth of items believed to have been stolen.

These included clothing, cosmetics, toys, stationery and perfume.

Investigations are ongoing.

If convicted, the trio will face a jail term of up to 7 years and a fine.

- CNA/al