Cathedral of the Good Shepherd thief arrested

[Dong Zhuo]

Dec 28, 2010

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd thief arrested

By Vanessa Jalleh

A 25-year-old man allegedly broke into Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, along Victoria Street. -- ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

INSTEAD of waiting to receive the Christmas spirit, one man decided to help himself.

A 25-year-old man allegedly broke into Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, along Victoria Street.

The church reported several items missing on Dec 21, which included computers, a digital camera, a guitar and a watch.

They all added up to about $2,600 in value.

The suspect is believed to have entered the church by forcing the main doors open.

After the suspect's identity was established, police made the arrest along Orchard Road on Monday at about 5pm.

The suspect will be charged in Court on Wednesday for the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which carries a maximum imprisonment term of 14 years.

 

[Dong Zhuo]

Suspected church burglar caught


Suspected church burglar caught
By Mustafa Shafawi | Posted: 28 December 2010 1553 hrs
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SINGAPORE: Police have arrested a 25-year-old man who is believed to have broken into the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd along Victoria Street, last week

Computers, a digital camera, a guitar and a watch, worth a total of about S$2,600, were reported missing.

The suspect was believed to have gained entry into the church by forcing open the main door.

He will be charged on Wednesday in court for Housebreaking and Theft by Night, which carries a maximum imprisonment term of 14 years.

-CNA/wk