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Burglars disguised as electricians target elderly
Posted: 02 May 2010 1858 hrs
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SINGAPORE : The number of cases of burglars posing as electricians to gain access into flats has been on the rise since 2006, but the trend reversed last year with a decline of 14 cases.
Many of the victims were the elderly.
77-year-old Madam Lee Phong Tee and her 82-year-old husband, who are victims of burglary, are now wary of strangers knocking on their doors.
"He (burglar) turned off my circuit breaker outside, before lying that my circuit breaker has tripped. He had intended to come and steal from me. I opened the door because he said the government sent him to repair the short circuit," said Madam Lee.
The thief made off with S$900 worth of jewellery and S$600 cash which was meant for their daily expenses.
The police have stepped patrols in various estates. - CNA /ls
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Singapore News
Burglars disguised as electricians target elderly
Posted: 02 May 2010 1858 hrs
Photos 1 of 1
SINGAPORE : The number of cases of burglars posing as electricians to gain access into flats has been on the rise since 2006, but the trend reversed last year with a decline of 14 cases.
Many of the victims were the elderly.
77-year-old Madam Lee Phong Tee and her 82-year-old husband, who are victims of burglary, are now wary of strangers knocking on their doors.
"He (burglar) turned off my circuit breaker outside, before lying that my circuit breaker has tripped. He had intended to come and steal from me. I opened the door because he said the government sent him to repair the short circuit," said Madam Lee.
The thief made off with S$900 worth of jewellery and S$600 cash which was meant for their daily expenses.
The police have stepped patrols in various estates. - CNA /ls
