Teens nabbed for mischief by fire

[Shermie]

Teens nabbed for mischief by fire
Posted: 17 May 2012 1300 hrs

Police have arrested two teenagers suspected of setting fire to discarded items placed along the 25th floor common corridor of a HDB block in Kim Tian Road.

SINGAPORE: Police have arrested two teenagers suspected of mischief by fire.

Police said they were informed at about 6.30pm on May 13 that someone had set fire to discarded items placed along the common corridor on the 25th floor of an HDB block in Kim Tian Road.

A discarded styrofoam box was set on fire.

The fire was put out by vigilant residents before police and firefighters arrived.

No damage was caused.

Police said the male suspects, who are 15 years old, fled the scene and were arrested at about 7.15pm on the same day.

The suspects have been released on bail.

Investigations into the case are ongoing.

- CNA/cc

 

[Ginchiyo Tachibana]

Teens nabbed for setting fire to items left at HDB corridor

A discarded Styrofoam box that had been set on fire.

AsiaOne
Thursday, May 17, 2012

SINGAPORE - Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested for setting fire to an establishment in Kim Tian Road housing estate.

On Sunday evening, the police were informed that discarded items lining the common corridor of a HDB block had been set on fire.

However, the residents of the 25th floor were vigilant and able to extinguish the flames before the authorities arrived.

Due to their quick actions, no damage was done.

The residents described the suspects as two teenage boys who fled after committing the act.

Police officers quickly swung into action and deduced the identities of the suspects.

The two boys were arrested 45 minutes after the police were first informed of the fire.

The boys have since been released on bail and investigations are ongoing.

The residents were commended by the Commander of Central Police Division, Assistant Commissioner of Police Tan Hung Hooi for their public-spiritness and cooperation.

If convicted, the culprits face a jail term of up to seven years, and may also be fined.

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