On Monday, a 33-year old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a burglary case in the Holland Grove neighbourhood.
On Aug. 2, the police received a report regarding a break-in at a private residence, where cash and watches amounting to more than $2,500 were said to be missing.
Officers from Clementi Police Division nabbed the suspect in Geylang on Aug. 4 at about 4:30pm.
Preliminary investigations by the Police Intelligence Department revealed that the suspect broke into the residential unit by climbing over a boundary wall and forcing open a sliding door.
Cash amounting to about $5,000, 20 watches, one screwdriver and a pair of gloves were found in the suspect’s possession.
The suspect was charged in court yesterday for the Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
Photo: Singapore Police Force
