Man arrested for allegedly breaking into Yishun flat

The stolen bank cards, NRICs and ez-link card were recovered from the suspect’s possession, the police said, adding that they also seized a pair of pliers that was allegedly used to commit the crime.

The man is expected to be charged with housebreaking on June 1. If found guilty, he can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined.

To prevent homes from being broken in to, the police advised the public to secure all doors, roller shutters, windows and other openings with grilles and closed shackle padlocks before leaving their homes, even for a short while.

The public should also refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables at home.

Furthermore, the public are advised to install a burglar alarm, motion sensor lights and/or CCTVs to cover access points into their homes. These devices should be tested periodically to ensure they remain in good working condition.

The police also reminded the public not to leave spare keys in easily accessible or predicable places, such as under doormats or in potted plants.