Elderly in Sinkapoor turned to violent crime for money

[Leepotism]

Man, 77, charged with Gangsa Road snatch theft


Published on Apr 23, 2013




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By Elena Chong
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An elderly man was charged on Tuesday with snatching a woman's gold necklace at an HDB void deck in Bukit Panjang.
Woon Yin Meng, 77, allegedly used criminal force to snatch the item away from 77-year-old Tang Sweet Kun's neck at Gangsa Road on Sunday.
The victim was walking at the void deck of Block 166 when Woon allegedly snatched away the gold necklace from behind and fled. Her shouts for help alerted two members of the public who managed to note the suspect's description and the direction which he fled to.
Woon, who was arrested about 4 1/2 hours later, was remanded for psychiatric evaluation until May 7. If convicted, he could be jailed for up to seven years. No caning will be imposed as he is above 50 years of age.

 

[Leepotism]

Why subject him to psychiatric evaluation? He's not like that elderly man Ong Kah Chua who burned MP Seng Han Tong. By the way, heard that Ong had already died in prison. Don't know true or not.

 

[kongsimi]

like that considered violent?

wait till you see what najib razak did to the mongolian pregnant lady.

and the sabah freedom fighters!!

 

[laksaboy]

At least he hadn't raped her. Imagine a 77-year old man raping a 77-year old woman.

 

[Lee5604]

At least he hadn't raped her. Imagine a 77-year old man raping a 77-year old woman.

Lucky he is not an ah neh, otherwise?

 

[ray_of_hope]

This was an act of desperation. It may be an indication of there being quite a number of elderly destitute Singaporeans.

 

[halsey02]

At least he hadn't raped her. Imagine a 77-year old man raping a 77-year old woman.

One is 'dry stick' the other 'sandpaper"...it is cruelty to animals..if any rape took place..must report to SPCA or AVA!!

 

[soIsee]

Why subject him to psychiatric evaluation? He's not like that elderly man Ong Kah Chua who burned MP Seng Han Tong. By the way, heard that Ong had already died in prison. Don't know true or not.

Murder cum suicide by ISD?

Ong was remanded indefinitely at IMH 'special ward' not prison.

Definitely at the mercy of those hands that take your CPF money!!LOL

 

[soIsee]

This was an act of desperation. It may be an indication of there being quite a number of elderly destitute Singaporeans.

Where? where?

Show me where are the elderly destitute in..

ORCHARD ROAD! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO

Sinkie gets screwed.

 

[halsey02]

Where? where?

Show me where are the elderly destitute in..

ORCHARD ROAD! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO

Sinkie gets screwed.

There are a lot of elderly desperate in Geylang...