Taxi driver robbery suspect nabbed

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Taxi driver robbery suspect nabbed
Posted: 10 November 2011 1755 hrs

SINGAPORE: Police have arrested a man believed to be involved in at least five cases of robbery of taxi drivers in Bukit Merah housing estate, over a period of three weeks.

In most cases, the 43-year-old suspect is believed to have stopped the taxi, directing it to nearby destinations.

Before reaching the destination, he is said to have used a knife to demand money from the taxi drivers.

On all occasions, the police said the taxi drivers were unharmed after they gave up their valuables.

The man would then flee the scene on foot.

He is said to have stolen more than S$1,200 worth of valuables from the taxi drivers since late October.

Police arrested the suspect on Wednesday night when he boarded a taxi at Bukit Merah Central.

A foldable multi-purpose knife and a mobile phone on him were seized from him.

The suspect will be charged on Friday in court with armed robbery which carries a maximum punishment of 14 years' jail and no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane.

- CNA/wk

 

[Kohliantye]

Men in blue, a very good job done.
Get enough evidence and "crucify" this guy. Singaporeans do not need such people in their midst.
Our poor taxi-drivers are a defenceless lot. They struggle up to 12 hours a day trying to earn some money for their family after having paid to the taxi companies, diesel and car-wash. So sad for them. They ought to be protected as like the police they are 24 hours on the streets and can be of great help to the local police in terms of keeping their eyes open for suspects.
Once again SPF, you did us proud. Work that way and see how the people endear you in their hearts.