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Independent Singapore
2 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
27-year-old man steals CDC vouchers and S$105 after breaking into Jurong West flat
Photo: Freepik (for illustration purposes only). SINGAPORE: After the Singapore Police Force was alerted to a case of housebreaking and theft at a residential unit along Jurong West Street 93 last weekend, a 27-year-old man was arrested. At around 7:55 a.m. on May 31, the police received an alert after a man had broken into the unit earlier that day and stolen cash amounting to S$55 and RM168 (S$50). He was also said to have taken printed copies of S$193 Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers. Within four hours of receiving the alert, officers from Jurong Police Division, Clementi Police Division, and Police Operations Command Centre were able to identify and arrest the man. His identity was determined through the aid of Police cameras and CCTV footage, and he was arrested along Jurong East Street 32. Upon his arrest, the cash and CDC vouchers were recovered from the man's possession, the SPF said. He was charged on Monday (Jun 2) with the offence of housebreaking to commit theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. If he is convicted of housebreaking to commit an offence, he faces a jail sentence of up to 10 years, as well as a fine. News reports that followed have identified the man as Muhammad Hizwan Hashim, adding that he was convicted on a similar charge of housebreaking in 2016. He is said to have entered the premises of the unit at Jurong West Street 93 shortly after 3 a.m. on May 31, unlocking the window grills in the living room so he could gain access to the unit. After he was convicted in 2016, he was ordered to undergo reformative training, which included strict discipline, drills, and counselling, according to a report in the Malay Mail. His case is scheduled to be mentioned again on Jun 30. 'The Police would like to advise all house owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures: Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows, grills, and other openings with good-quality grilles and close-shackle padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while. Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables in your premises; and Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor lights, and/ or CCTVs to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition,' the SPF said in its Jun 1 statement. /TISG See also Food delivery rider caught on cam stealing iPhone Read also: Girl, 16, teams up with boys ages 12-15 to beat up & rob a taxi driver, and steal cigarettes from a coffee shop
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Singapore man, 27, arrested for breaking into flat in Jurong West to steal CDC vouchers, cash
SINGAPORE, June 2 — A 27-year-old man previously convicted of housebreaking in 2016 has been charged with committing a similar offence at a Jurong West flat on May 31. Muhammad Hizwan Hashim was charged in court on June 2 with housebreaking after allegedly entering a home at Block 966 Jurong West Street 93 around 3.15am, according to a report published in The Straits Times. According to court documents, he is accused of unlocking the living room window grilles to gain access to the unit. He is said to have stolen printed CDC vouchers worth S$193 (RM640), S$65 in cash, and RM168 (about S$50). The police said in a June 1 statement that they were alerted to the case at around 8am on May 31 and arrested Hizwan soon after. A police spokesperson confirmed that the stolen items were recovered from him. Hizwan was previously ordered to undergo reformative training after his 2016 conviction, a programme involving strict discipline, drills, and counselling. His case has been fixed for mention again on June 30. If convicted of housebreaking to commit an offence, he faces up to 10 years in jail, along with possible fines and caning.
New Paper
3 days ago
- New Paper
Man accused of housebreaking to steal cash, CDC vouchers was convicted of similar offence in 2016
A man who was convicted of housebreaking in 2016 is accused of committing a similar offence on May 31. The alleged repeat offender, Muhammad Hizwan Hashim, 27, appeared in court on June 2 to receive a housebreaking charge. Following the 2016 conviction, he was ordered to undergo reformative training, which has young offenders detained in a centre to undergo a strict regimen that can include foot drills and counselling. On May 31, he allegedly unlocked the living room window grilles of a flat at Block 966 Jurong West Street 93 and entered the unit at around 3.15am. The Singaporean is said to have done so to steal printed copies of CDC vouchers worth $193, as well as $65 and RM168 (S$50) in cash. In a statement on June 1, the police said that they found out about the incident just hours later, at around 8am on the same day. Officers arrested Hizwan soon after and the items were recovered from him, said a police spokesperson. His case will be mentioned again in court on June 30. For housebreaking to commit an offence, an offender can be sentenced to up to 10 years' jail, fined and caned.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
Man charged with housebreaking to steal cash, CDC vouchers convicted of similar offence in 2016
Man charged with housebreaking to steal cash, CDC vouchers convicted of similar offence in 2016 SINGAPORE – A man who was earlier ordered to undergo reformative training following a housebreaking conviction in 2016 appeared in court on June 2 as he is accused of committing a similar offence on May 31. Young offenders sentenced to reformative training are detained in a centre to undergo a strict regimen that can include foot drills and counselling. The alleged repeat offender, Muhammad Hizwan Hashim, 27, now faces a housebreaking charge. He allegedly unlocked the living room window grilles of a flat at Block 966 Jurong West Street 93 and entered the unit at around 3.15am on May 31. The Singaporean is said to have done so to steal printed copies of CDC vouchers worth $193, as well as $65 and RM168 (S$50) in cash. In a statement on June 1, the police said that they found out about the incident at around 8am on May 31. Officers arrested Hizwan soon after and the items were recovered from him, said a police spokesperson. His case will be mentioned again in court on June 30. For housebreaking to commit an offence, an offender can be sentenced to up to 10 years' jail, fined and caned. Shaffiq Alkhatib is The Straits Times' court correspondent, covering mainly criminal cases heard at the State Courts. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
