73-year-old man damaged 16 taxis at RWS

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73-year-old man damaged 16 taxis at RWS
Posted: 06 December 2011 1626 hrs

SINGAPORE: A 73-year-old man used sharp objects to scratch and damage 16 taxis at the carpark of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS).

Police said he will be charged with mischief.

The incident came to light in early April this year when two taxi drivers reported that their taxis parked at the basement carpark of RWS were scratched by unknown persons.

Subsequent checks by police with RWS revealed there were other similar but unreported cases.

Together with RWS security personnel, police established the identity of the suspect.

Police said investigations revealed the suspect had used various sharp objects to scratch the paintwork of the taxis out of frustration on multiple occasions.

The total repair cost to the damaged vehicles is valued at approximately S$8,600.

If convicted, he is liable for jail of up to two years, a fine or both.

- CNA/fa

 

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Man who vandalised taxis at RWS charged in court
By Seet Sok Hwee | Posted: 08 December 2011 2012 hrs

SINGAPORE : A 73-year-old retiree who was caught vandalising 16 taxis at Resorts World Sentosa was charged in court on Thursday.

Tan Kim Seng did not have a lawyer.

He appeared calm and spoke fluent English.

Police investigations revealed he used different sharp objects to scratch the taxis out of frustration - but it is not known why.

The total damage is estimated at S$8,600.

Tan has offered to pay for the damage, but said he will need time to raise the money.

The Attorney-General's Chambers will decide whether this offer will be accepted.

If convicted, Tan faces a maximum of two years in jail and a fine.

The case has been adjourned until Friday.

- CNA/ms