Man, 67, nabbed for alleged involvement in snatch theft of handbag in Toa Payoh
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Preliminary investigations showed that the man is also believed to be involved in at least three other cases of theft.
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SINGAPORE - A 67-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of snatch theft, the police said in a statement on May 29.
The police said they were alerted to the incident in Toa Payoh Central at about 8.20pm on May 28. The man had allegedly snatched a handbag from a 79-year-old woman.
The victim shouted for assistance as the man fled from the scene.
The handbag contained cash, a mobile phone and bank cards with a total value of more than $1,000.
Officers established the man’s identity through follow-up investigations and CCTV images and police cameras, leading to the man’s arrest within five hours of the report being made.
Preliminary investigations showed that the man is also believed to be involved in at least three other cases of theft.
He is expected to be charged in court on May 30 with snatch theft. The offence carries a jail term of up to seven years and caning.
The police advised those who encounter such cases to remain calm, take note of the physical appearance and distinctive features of the perpetrator, and call them as soon as possible.
