Updated: 04/09/2014 19:02 | By Channel NewsAsia
Two youths arrested for impersonating police officers
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SINGAPORE: Police have arrested two youths aged 15 and 16 for cheating by impersonating police officers.
The duo had identified themselves as police officers and demanded the victims surrender their mobile phones and ez-link cards to them.
On April 1 at about 7am, police received a report from two students that they were approached by two suspects who identified themselves as police officers at St Georges Road and were checked by them.
The suspects asked the victims to surrender their mobile phones and ez-link cards and told them to wait while they returned to their vehicle.
But the suspects did not return.
Following the report, officers from Central Police Division investigated and established the suspects' identities.
On April 8, officers mounted an operation and arrested the suspects around Henderson Road and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5.
Both suspects will be charged in court on Thursday with cheating by impersonation -- an offence which carries a punishment of up to five years' jail and a fine.
Commander of Central Police Division, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police (DAC) Daniel Tan reminds the public to be vigilant and wary of persons who may impersonate as police officers to carry out criminal acts.
If in doubt, the public should ask for the police officer's warrant card to verify his identity before complying with the instructions of the officer.
A genuine warrant card will have identification features such as the police crest, the photo of the officer, his name and NRIC number.
If they are still unsure of the person's credibility as a police officer, they should call 999 for assistance. - CNA/ms
