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Cao Pi
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Jul 20, 2010
Lift robber arrested
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POLICE have arrested a man who is believed to be responsible for two cases of lift robbery in Clarence Lane and Jalan Rumah Tinggi on Monday. The 43 year-old assaulted a 56 year-old woman and robbed of her valuables which include a handphone, EZlink card, a gold necklace and a gold pendant valued at $1247 as well as other personal items.
During the arrest, the victim's EZ link card and handphone were recovered from the suspect. Investigations have also revealed that the suspect is believed to be involved in another similar case of robbery at Clarence Lane. The suspect will be charged in Court on Wednesday for robbery with hurt under Section 394 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which carries a maximum imprisonment of 20 years and not more than 12 strokes of the cane.
