Man arrested over alleged theft of plants, racks and flower pots in Yishun
A man with a green thumb and sticky fingers was arrested on June 10 over the alleged theft of several potted plants, plant racks and flower pots in Yishun.
The police said in a statement on June 11 that the 42-year-old man arrested following reports from June 5 to 8 of potted plants being stolen at Block 418 Yishun Avenue 11.
Officers from the Woodlands Police Division were able to identify the suspect using images and footage from police cameras and CCTV.
The police said the stolen items – 18 potted plants, two plant racks and three flower pots – were recovered.
The man is expected to be charged in court on June 12.
If convicted, he could be jailed for up to three years, fined, or both.
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