Traveller arrested over multiple cases of shop theft in Jewel and Changi Airport
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A man allegedly took items including perfumes and bags without paying from 14 shops in Jewel Changi Airport and in the transit area of Changi Airport.
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SINGAPORE – A 38-year-old man from India has been arrested for his suspected involvement in multiple cases of theft in Jewel Changi Airport and in the transit area of Changi Airport.
The man allegedly took various items including perfumes, cosmetics and bags worth a total of $5,136 from 14 shops without paying, the police said on July 23.
They learnt of the thefts after a bag was discovered missing from a retail outlet in Jewel Changi Airport and the police were alerted on May 29.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a supervisor at the store had realised a bag was missing after a stocktaking, said the police.
CCTV footage showed the man taking the item and leaving the shop without paying. He had already left Singapore when his identity was established.
However, the man returned to Singapore on June 1 and was arrested while he was in transit in Changi Airport.
The police said the stolen items were recovered from the man, who is expected to be charged on July 25 with theft and fraudulent possession of property.
The case comes as two American nationals were charged on July 23 over their suspected involvement in multiple cases of theft in Changi Airport’s transit area
The police said they take a serious view of shop theft cases and offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.
“Offenders should not think that they can evade capture by quickly boarding a flight. The police will continue to work closely with stakeholders to prevent and deter shop theft cases,” they said.
