Man, 60, arrested for allegedly breaking into Bartley home: $38,900 watch and $400 cash stolen
A 60-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking.
In a statement on March 4, the police said they were alerted to the case on Feb 28 at 9.12pm after a residential premise at How Sun Estate – which is near Bartley MRT station – had been broken into.
The police identified the man through ground enquiries and images from police cameras and CCTVs. He was arrested on March 3.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the man allegedly entered the unit without permission and stole $400 in cash and a luxury watch valued at $38,900.
The watch was recovered and seized as a case exhibit.
The man will be charged in court on March 5 with the offence of housebreaking.
If convicted, he faces up to 10 years' jail and a fine.
The police advised property owners to secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good quality grilles and padlocks when leaving their premises unattended, even for a short time.
They also urged residents to avoid keeping large sums of cash and valuables at home, and to install burglar alarms, motion sensor lights or CCTV cameras covering access points. Ensure they are tested periodically and are in good working condition.
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