34-year-old man arrested for allegedly molesting woman in Punggol supermarket

A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting a woman in a supermarket at Punggol Central.

The police said in a statement that the victim lodged a report on May 5 at about 12.30pm, stating that the man had allegedly touched her inappropriately while he was standing behind her in the supermarket.

Officers identified the man and arrested him on May 9.

He will be charged in court on May 10 with outrage of modesty which carries a jail term of up to three years, or a fine, or caning, or any combination of such punishments.

"The police have zero tolerance towards sexual offenders who threaten the safety of the community," the statement said.

"Offenders will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law."

The police urge the public to remain vigilant and to report any incidents of molestation or anyone being a victim of molestation to the police immediately.