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SINGAPORE – Two people, one of them a teenager, have been arrested for their suspected involvement in a case of snatch theft, said the police on Dec 25.<\/p>\n
The police said they were alerted to the incident near Redhill Close at about 2.50pm on Dec 24, where a man had allegedly snatched a plastic bag containing cash from a man in his 70s.<\/p>\n
The suspect then ran away, the police added.<\/p>\n
Officers established the man\u2019s identity through follow-up investigations and police cameras, leading to the arrest of the man, aged 20, within four hours. A 17-year-old teenager believed to be his accomplice was also arrested. The stolen cash of $1,625 was recovered, the police said.<\/p>\n
The two suspects are slated to be charged with snatch theft on Dec 26. If found guilty, they may face a jail term of one to seven years, and caning.<\/p>\n
Those who encounter such cases are advised to remain calm, take note of the physical appearance and distinctive features of the perpetrator, and call the police as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
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