Man arrested for stealing bicycle in Tampines
AsiaOne
Friday, Aug 16, 2013
SINGAPORE - A 22-year-old man has been arrested for stealing a bicycle in the vicinity of Tampines Street 12.
On Aug 11, at around 8.44pm, police received notification that a bicycle was stolen at the said location.
Images on police cameras installed at the void deck of the HDB block captured the identity of the suspect.
Officers from Tampines Neighbourhood Police Centre's Crime Strike Force then conducted ground investigations with the footage and subsequently arrested the suspect four days later.
He will be charged in court on Aug 17.
If convicted, he faces a jail term up to three years, or a fine, or both.
Commander of Bedok Police Division, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police Alvin Moh advised members of public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
1. Keep your bicycle inside your house when you are not using it. If you need to park your bicycle at a public place, park at a designated bicycle parking bay;
2. Lock your bicycle when left unattended, even if it is only for a short while. All removable bicycle components should be secured;
3. Use a durable lock such as a U-lock, which provides better security compared to cable locks.
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