3 people to be charged over shop theft at Changi Airport

After identifying the man through CCTV footage and inquiries, officers from the Airport Police Division arrested him and recovered the stolen sunglasses.

The suspect was also found with two cans of tea valued at around $70, stolen from another store, said the police.

In the second case, two women aged 59 and 61 allegedly took jewellery worth a total of around $2,740 from a store in the transit area of Terminal 3 while an employee was serving another customer.

The police were alerted to the incident at about 7.10am on April 23. Officers from the Airport Police Division subsequently arrested both women and recovered the stolen items, which were three bracelets, three bangles, two rings and a watch.

Investigations also found that the two women had earlier stolen two toy cars and a key chain worth about $33 from another store, added the police.

All three suspects are expected to be charged in court on May 5.

The man will be charged with two counts of theft in dwelling, with an additional charge of fraudulent possession of property.

The two women will each be charged with two counts of theft in dwelling.

Individuals found guilty of theft in dwelling may be jailed for up to seven years, fined, or both.

If the man is found guilty of fraudulent possession of property, he may be jailed for up to one year, fined $3,000, or both.