14-year-old among six arrested for car thefts from car parks

SINGAPORE: A 14-year-old was among 6 men arrested for his or her suspected involvement in two cases of car theft, the authorities said on Wednesday (Aug 17).

The police acquired received reports on Monday that two cars were stolen from car recreational areas at Jurong West Street 52 plus Boon Lay Drive.

“Through floor enquiries and with the help of images through police cameras and CCTVs (closed-circuit television), officers from Jurong Police Division, Clementi Police Division, Police Operations Command Center, Criminal Investigation Section and Police Cleverness Department established the particular identities of the 6 men, ” mentioned the police.

The particular suspects, aged among 14 and 32, were   arrested on Monday and Tuesday.

The two stolen cars were recovered, said the police, including that the six males will be charged in court on Wed and Thursday with  theft of motor vehicles with common intention.

The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years and a good.