Authorities apprehended two youths, aged 15 and 17, following a break-in at a convenience store on Jalan Bukit Merah. The incident, reported on the morning of October 19, involved the theft of S$2,100 in cash and 290 cigarette packs worth approximately S$3,000. Law enforcement officers utilized surveillance footage and field investigations to locate the suspects within ten hours of the initial report. During the arrest, police recovered S$462 in cash and 203 cigarette packets. The pair is scheduled to appear in court on October 21 to face charges of housebreaking and theft with common intention. Under the Penal Code, a conviction for this offense carries a potential penalty of up to ten years imprisonment and a fine. Police have subsequently urged business owners to implement enhanced security protocols to prevent similar criminal activities.
Source : Mothership
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