Four youths arrested for housebreaking
Posted: 07 June 2012 1741 hrs
SINGAPORE: Four youths, aged 16 to 19, have been arrested for housebreaking.
On June 1, a 17-year-old youth reported that two men claiming to be CID officers entered his Serangoon North Ave 4 home at about 8.30am.
They assaulted him and tried to steal his father's safe.
The suspects said they wanted to take the safe box with them for investigations.
When the victim tried to stop them, they got into a scuffle. A loud commotion ensued which alerted the neighbours.
The two suspects fled the scene empty-handed.
The first suspect was nabbed at Hougang Ave 3 on June 6 at 4pm. His three accomplices were arrested at Bedok North Ave 4 within the next hour.
They will be charged in court on June 8.
For housebreaking, they face a maximum penalty of 10 years' jail.
The two youths who passed themselves off as CID officers will be investigated for impersonating a public servant, as well as voluntarily causing hurt.
Both offences carry a maximum sentence of two years' jail, fine or both.
- CNA/fa
