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New Paper
4 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.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
Man arrested after allegedly stealing cash, CDC vouchers from Jurong flat
SINGAPORE - A 27 -year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft of cash and CDC vouchers. In a statement on June 1 , the police said they were alerted to the incident at a residential unit located in Jurong West Street 93, at around 8am on May 31 . Printed copies of CDC vouchers worth $ 193 , alongside $55 and RM168 ( S $51) in cash were allegedly stolen, said the police . These were recovered from the suspect after his arrest . The man is expected to be charged on June 2 with the offence of housebreaking in order to commit theft. If found guilty, he will be jailed for up to 10 years and fined. To protect against such crimes, the police urged home owners to adopt the following practices: Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows, grilles and other openings with good quality grilles and close-shackle padlocks when leaving your house unattended, even if it is for a short while; Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables in your house; Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor lights and closed-circuit televisions, to cover the access points into your house. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Man arrested over theft of TM access cards worth RM168,000 in Melaka
JASIN: A man has been arrested in Melaka for allegedly stealing access cards belonging to Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM), causing losses estimated at RM168,000. The case is the latest in a series of thefts that police say have disrupted internet services across the state. Jasin police chief Superintendent Mohamad Rusli Mat said the 44-year-old suspect was detained at around 2.30am on Monday following a five-kilometre car chase from Kampung Simpang Kerayong to Jalan Kelubi-Kemendor. Policemen had attempted to stop a suspicious Toyota Wish during routine patrols, but the driver sped off, refusing to comply. "He lost control on a sharp bend and crashed into the roadside. The suspect tried to flee on foot but was caught after a brief struggle," he told a press conference at the district police headquarters today. A vehicle search uncovered 42 TM access cards and tools, including a cordless grinder, cutter and screwdriver, believed to have been used in the thefts. Preliminary investigations suggest each card could be sold for around RM4,000. Rusli said the thefts typically targeted roadside network cabinets in villages and residential areas, mostly at night, and had disrupted internet services in affected locations. "We believe this arrest resolves 11 reported cases involving stolen TM access cards in Melaka between January and May," he said. The suspect, who has 30 prior convictions, including for drug offences, was released from prison in January. A urine test returned positive for methamphetamine. Police also found that the vehicle's registration number was fake and unregistered with the Road Transport Department (RTD), raising suspicion that it was a cloned vehicle. The suspect has been remanded for four days starting Monday. He is being investigated under Sections 457 and 186 of the Penal Code, and Sections 42 and 108(3)(f) of the Road Transport Act 1987. – Bernama
The Star
21-05-2025
- The Star
Man arrested for stealing TM access cards worth RM168,000
JASIN: A man has been arrested in Melaka for allegedly stealing access cards belonging to Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM), causing losses estimated at RM168,000. The case is the latest in a series of thefts that police say have disrupted internet services across the state. Jasin police chief Superintendent Mohamad Rusli Mat said the 44-year-old suspect was detained at 2.30am on Monday (May 19) following a 5km car chase from Kampung Simpang Kerayong to Jalan Kelubi-Kemendor. Officers had attempted to stop a suspicious MPV during routine patrols, but the driver sped off, refusing to comply. "He lost control on a sharp bend and crashed into the roadside. The suspect tried to flee on foot but was caught after a brief struggle," he told a press conference at the Jasin District Police Headquarters (IPD) on Wednesday (May 21). Search of the suspect's vehicle uncovered 42 TM access cards and tools, including a cordless grinder, cutter and screwdriver, believed to have been used in the thefts. Preliminary investigations suggest each card could be sold for around RM4,000. Rusli said the thefts typically targeted roadside network cabinets in villages and residential areas, mostly at night, and had disrupted internet services in affected locations. "We believe this arrest resolves 11 reported cases involving stolen TM access cards in Melaka between January and May," he added. The suspect, who has 30 prior convictions, including for drug offences, was released from prison in January. A urine test returned positive for methamphetamine. Police also found that the vehicle's registration number was fake and unregistered with the Road Transport Department (RTD), raising suspicion that it was a cloned vehicle. The suspect has been remanded for four days starting Monday. He is being investigated under Sections 457 and 186 of the Penal Code, and Sections 42 and 108(3)(f) of the Road Transport Act 1987. - Bernama
