Man, 35, arrested after stealing $2,200 laptop and jacket from company in Tampines

A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing a laptop and a jacket from a company in Tampines.

The police said in a statement that on Mar 15 at about 8.45am, the police were alerted to a case of housebreaking at a company located along Tampines Street 92.

A $2,200 laptop and a jacket were reportedly stolen.

Officers identified the man and arrested him within 10 hours of the report.

The laptop was recovered.

The offence of housebreaking and theft carries a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine.

The police advise the public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

• Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with good-quality grilles and closed-shackle padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while;

• Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables in your premises; and

• Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor lights and/or CCTVs, to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition.