One Man And Three Women Arrested For Pickpocketing At Bugis Street

The Police have arrested one man and three women, aged between 39 and 49, for their suspected involvement in a series of pickpocketing in the vicinity of Bugis Street.

Between 27 October 2023 to 18 November 2023, the Police were alerted to three separate cases of theft reported in the vicinity of Bugis Street.

The victims had discovered their bags unzipped, with personal belongings such as wallets and mobile phone missing.

Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from CCTV and police cameras, officers from Central Police Division established the identities of the man and three women and arrested them on 20 November 2023, after a two-hour coordinated operation.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the group would usually target middle-aged and elderly persons in crowded places.

The man and three women will be charged in court on 22 November 2023 with the offence of Theft with Common Intention under Section 379 read with Section 34 Penal Code 1871, which carries a maximum punishment of 3 years and fine.

Members of the public are advised to safeguard their belongings and be vigilant against pickpockets. The Police would like to remind the public to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

1. Look after your belongings at all times;
   
   
2. Be cautious when approached by strangers who try to get very close to you;
   
   
3. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash or wearing excessive jewellery to crowded places;
   
   
4. Ensure your bag is closed at all times and sling it in front of you;
   
   
5. Avoid placing your wallet in your back pocket;
   
   
6. Avoid contact or confrontation with unruly crowds; and
   
   
7. Approach any police officer or dial '999' for urgent assistance