22-year-old man nabbed for allegedly hurting and robbing victim of $190 in Jalan Besar
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The suspect's clothes were seized by the police as case exhibits.
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SINGAPORE – A 22-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of robbery with hurt over $190 in Jalan Besar on Nov 8.
In a statement on Nov 9, the police said they were alerted to a case of robbery with hurt in Dunlop Street at about 3.55am that day.
Early investigations suggest that the man had allegedly lured the victim to a back alley, before assaulting him and demanding that money be handed over, the police said.
The 28-year-old male victim handed over $190 in cash to the man, the police said, adding that he was injured and taken conscious to hospital.
The suspect was arrested after officers from the Central Police Division established his identity.
His clothes were seized as case exhibits.
He is expected to be charged on Nov 10 with the offence of robbery with hurt. If found guilty, he can be jailed for at least five years and not more than 20 years, and caned at least 12 times.
The police advise anyone who is being robbed to remain calm, take note of the physical appearance and distinctive features of the perpetrator, and call the police as soon as possible.
