Three Vietnamese women arrested for pickpocketing
SINGAPORE: Police arrested three Vietnamese women for stealing
from a female shopper at a shopping mall along Victoria Street on
Saturday evening.
At about 5pm, officers from Central Police Division were performing
routine anti-crime patrols at the mall when they spotted the three
suspects, aged between 22 and 39, following closely behind the female
shopper. This aroused the suspicion of the officers.
One of the suspects was spotted reaching into the shopper's
backpack while shielding her hand with a jacket. The three suspects
then hurriedly walked away, but were swiftly apprehended by the
officers.
A handphone, belonging to the female shopper, was recovered from
the suspects' possession. Another handphone and a portable music
player, believed to be stolen items, were also recovered from the
suspects.
All three suspects will be charged on Monday and if found guilty of theft, will face a fine and up to three years in jail.
Acting Commander of Central Police Division, Superintendent Lee
Ping Yue, reminds members of the public to take care of their personal
belongings at all times, especially in crowded places, and to be wary
of strangers who follow them too closely.
- CNA/so