Man arrested for allegedly stealing more than 60 undergarments in Geylang

A 47-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than 60 undergarments in the vicinity of Jalan Batu in Geylang.

The police said in a statement that they received a report on Feb 20 at about 6.20am from a woman who said that her undergarments that were hanging outside her residential unit at Jalan Batu were stolen.

Officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on Mar 31.

The man is believed to be involved in other similar cases in the area.

"More than 60 undergarments allegedly found in his possession were seized," the police said.

Police investigations are ongoing.

The offence of theft carries a jail term of up to three years, or a fine, or both.