Man arrested for allegedly breaking into Jurong West unit: $700, 3 laptops and phone reported missing

A 52-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a residential unit at Block 488, Jurong West Avenue 1.

The police had previously released a photo of the suspect, who is believed to be involved in the case of Housebreaking and Theft by Day.

At around 10.55am on Dec 14 last year, the police received a report about the break-in.

Cash amounting to $700, three laptops and a mobile phone were reported missing.

The police subsequently established the identity of the suspect and arrested arrested him on Feb 21 this year.

The suspect was charged in court yesterday (Feb 23) with the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Day.

If found guilty, he is liable to a jail term of up to 10 years.

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