The Police have arrested a 62-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of theft cases.

On 7 May 2022, the Police were alerted to a theft case at a food centre along Queen Street where a victim reported that her bag was stolen.

Through ground enquiries and follow-up investigations, officers from Central Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 17 May 2022. The man is believed to be involved in other similar cases reported at another food centre along New Market Road.

The man will be charged in court on 19 May 2022 with theft, punishable under Section 379 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to three years, a fine, or both.

Source: Singapore Police Force