S’pore Couple Catches Same Man Entering Their BTO Flat During Renovation Twice In 5 Days; He Even Brings Wife Along

“Who are you ah? Why you enter my house?” one of them asked.

The man apparently tried to explain that he hadn’t been inside for very long.

However, the couple clarified that the audio was muffled by the echo in their empty apartment, making most of his response difficult to understand.

“The only portion we could clearly make out was him saying that he had only been inside for a few minutes,” they explained.

Erm, whether it’s two minutes or 20, you still need permission to enter someone’s home, right?

Thankfully, the couple said nothing was stolen.

And talk about good timing. They had installed their keypad lock and CCTV just one day before one of the incidents.

Still, catching the same man entering their home a second time left them understandably uneasy.

“When the same individual came the second time, we became considerably more concerned, particularly about the privacy and security of our home,” they told us.

However, the couple stressed that they weren’t sharing their experience to shame anyone.

They also didn’t want the workers or contractors involved to be blamed.

“We have no intention of identifying, shaming, or placing blame on the individuals involved, especially the workers/contractors,” they said.

They acknowledged that the visitors might simply have been curious, without realising how uncomfortable their actions could make the homeowners feel.

“We value the kampong spirit and friendliness among neighbours, while also believing that this should come with mutual respect for one another’s privacy and personal space,” they explained.

So why share the footage now, months after the incidents?

The couple said they recently came across news of an alleged theft following unauthorised entry into another home, which reminded them of their own experience.

They hoped their story would encourage other homeowners to be more mindful of security, especially during renovations when doors may be left open for contractors.

And they’re certainly not the only ones who’ve had unexpected visitors.

In another incident, three people were caught on CCTV entering an HDB flat under renovation while contractors were working inside.

One man was seen repeatedly opening a cabinet near the entrance, prompting the homeowner to reportedly ask the group to leave through the CCTV speaker.

Then there was Class 95 producer Lee Yoo Jin, who had a similar encounter at her new flat in September.

She was filming content alone when a man reportedly tried opening her front door.

Turns out, he was a guest at her neighbour’s housewarming party who said he was curious about the renovations in nearby units.

Look, we get the excitement of moving into a new BTO estate and wanting to see how everyone else is renovating their homes.

But your neighbour’s new flat isn’t an HDB show flat.

And if you’re really that curious, perhaps ask for permission before going in?