3 men arrested for suspected armed robbery near Farrer Park

According to the statement, the three suspects had purportedly made prior arrangements to go to the unit. After entering the premises, one of them allegedly brandished a knife. The suspects then assaulted the four victims in the unit and demanded cash from them at knifepoint.

The victims complied with the suspects’ demands out of fear and handed over $16,300 in cash, one gold chain and one gold bracelet, the police said.

The men subsequently fled the scene before being arrested in Marsiling Drive on April 11.

A knife was recovered and seized as a case exhibit.

The three men are expected to be charged on April 13 with the offence of armed robbery with hurt. If convicted, they may be jailed between five and 20 years, and face at least 12 strokes of the cane.

People who encounter such cases are advised to remain calm, take note of the perpetrator’s physical appearance and distinctive features, and contact the police as soon as possible.