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Jun 5, 2011
Police looking for man who steals from travellers
By Daryl Chin
The police are on the lookout for a man who offers to help Changi Airport travellers with checking in their luggage, only to steal from them or make off with their bags. -- PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
THE police are on the lookout for a man who offers to help Changi Airport travellers with checking in their luggage, only to steal from them or make off with their bags.
The man, believed to have been involved in at least two such instances so far, struck in April, once each in Terminals 1 and 2.
The police, releasing a statement and a photograph of the suspect on Saturday, said the man has been linked to at least two cases of cheating-related offences, in which he would approach unsuspecting victims on the pretext of helping them check in their overweight luggage.
The Straits Times understands that he may be a Filipino who homes in on fellow Filipinos under the guise of helping his countrymen.
In one case, he made off with a pouch containing more than $1,500; in the other case, he took a suitcase with personal items valued at $300.
Investigations were launched after reports were made.
Read the full story in Monday's edition of The Straits Times.
