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Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Straits Times
3 men with Spanish, Columbian and Mexican citizenships nabbed for housebreaking and theft in Bukit Timah area
3 men with Spanish, Columbian and Mexican citizenships nabbed for housebreaking and theft in Bukit Timah area Three foreigners were arrested for their suspected involvement in three cases of housebreaking and theft within 27 hours of the first case being reported. They are: a Spanish-Colombian man with dual citizenship, 60 a Mexican man, 51 a Mexican-Colombian man with dual citizenship, 48 The police were alerted to three cases of housebreaking at three residential units along Cluny Park, Dunearn Close and Eng Neo Avenue from May 9 to 10. Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from CCTVs and police cameras, officers from Tanglin Police Division, Police Operations Command Centre, Police Intelligence Department, Gurkha Contingent, Special Operations Command and Home Team Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command established the identities of the suspects. The police arrested the three men on May 11. A car, a circular power saw, an assortment of jewellery, as well as cash amounts of more than S$6,000, 3,100 euros (S$4,500) and US$6,400 (S$8,300) were recovered from the trio. They will be charged in court on May 12 for housebreaking and theft with common intention. If convicted, they may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term that may extend to 10 years and also a fine. Two members of the public had provided key witness accounts to the police which assisted in the swift arrest. On the evening of May 9, Madam Lily Tan, a homemaker in her 50s, and her son Shane Lee, 16, were exercising near their home when they saw a car that made them suspicious, reported The Straits Times. Shane said the area is secluded and not many strangers drive there. "When they drove past, we thought they could be in a Grab car or were visitors, but when they circled back, we became more suspicious," said the student. After the car cruised around for a third time, the mother and son took down its registration number. The next day, a neighbour messaged to ask them if they had seen anything suspicious, as there had been a burglary. Madam Tan and Shane told the neighbour what they had seen the night before and made a police report. They were presented with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their community partnership with the police. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on: Share this article Show Comments
Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Straits Times
Three foreign nationals arrested within 27 hours after spate of housebreakings in Bukit Timah
A car, a circular power saw, an assortment of jewellery, as well as cash in various currencies totalling more than $18,000, were recovered from the three men. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG Three foreign nationals arrested within 27 hours after spate of housebreakings in Bukit Timah SINGAPORE - Three men, aged between 48 and 60, were arrested by the police on May 11 for their suspected involvement in three cases of housebreaking and theft. The three foreign nationals were apprehended within 27 hours of the first case bring reported and will be charged in court on May 12 for housebreaking and theft with common intention. In a statement on May 11, the police said they were alerted on May 9 and 10 to three cases of housebreaking at residential units in Cluny Park, Dunearn Close and Eng Neo Avenue in the Bukit Timah area. Through extensive ground inquiries and with the aid of footage from CCTV and police cameras, officers from Tanglin Police Division, Police Operations Command Centre, Police Intelligence Department, Gurkha Contingent, Special Operations Command and the Home Team Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command were able to establish the identities of the suspects. The trio – a Spanish/Colombian national, 60, with dual citizenship; a 51-year-old Mexican and a 48-year Mexican/Colombian national with dual citizenship – had each entered Singapore on a social visit pass within the past fortnight. They were arrested on May 11. A car, a circular power saw, an assortment of jewellery, as well as cash in various currencies totalling more than $18,000, were recovered from the three men. If convicted, they will each face a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine. The police said at a news conference that two members of the public had provided key witness accounts that assisted in the swift arrest of the suspects. The pair were presented with certificates of appreciation on May 11 in recognition of their community partnership with the police. Despite a falling number of housebreaking cases here, the police said Singapore remains a target by transnational criminals and urged the public to stay vigilant. All residents can take crime prevention measures to secure their homes, especially if they will be away for an extended period, such as during school holidays, said the authorities. These steps include: Ensuring the home's perimeter is well-lit and secured with sturdy fencing, and to trim any overgrown vegetation that may block CCTV coverage. Installing sturdy locks on all windows and doors, and to consider reinforcing them with grilles. Always lock windows and doors when leaving the house or at night. Installing a burglar alarm system that is connected to a monitoring system, so that the owner or neighbours can be alerted in case of a breach. Installing CCTV cameras, as high-resolution images captured by such cameras have proven useful in solving such cases. Visible cameras and signages can also act as a deterrent to potential burglars. Not keeping large amounts of cash at home, and to keep valuables in a secure and discreet location, such as a safe that is securely bolted to permanent structures. Joining the Community Watch Scheme – Neighbours on Watch to receive regular alerts and advisories on the crime concerns in one's neighbourhood. The public can also play an active role in preventing and deterring crime in their neighbourhood by volunteering with the police's Citizens on Patrol scheme. 'The public should continue to adopt crime prevention measures, be vigilant and report cases to the police in a timely manner,' the police said. 'The police will spare no effort to apprehend persons who enter Singapore to commit crime, and will deal sternly with them in accordance with the law.' Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
