SINGAPORE: A 31-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in an instance of armed robbery at a Pasir Ris minimart on Wednesday (Feb 1).
The police said they were called to the incident at the shop along Pasir Ris Street 11 at about 1 . 50am.
“Preliminary inspections revealed that the man, who was allegedly armed with a knife, robbed the victim by demanding that the victim hand over money through the cash register, ” said the police.
Simply no injuries were reported.
The man was caught within 18 hrs, said the police, including that cash amounting in order to S$276, a cutlery, clothes and belongings were seized.
If convicted of armed robbery, he face a jail expression of between three and 14 yrs, as well as at least 12 strokes of the cane.
“The man committed a brazen behave of robbery, as well as the police will spare no effort within ensuring that offenders are swiftly apprehended and dealt with in accordance with the law, ” said Associate Commissioner of Law enforcement Justin Wong.
“Members of the public which encounter such cases are advised to remain relaxed, take note of physical appearance and any distinctive physical features of the perpetrator, and call the authorities as soon as possible. ”