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A 64-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (July 18) for his alleged involvement in a case of snatch theft in Balestier.<\/p>\n
The incident, involving a 72-year-old female victim, happened at a bus stop along Balestier Road at about 8.40pm on July 16.<\/p>\n
Police said in a news release on Sunday that the man did not succeed and left the scene empty-handed.<\/p>\n
Officers from Tanglin Police Division established the man’s identity through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from closed-circuit television (CCTV) and police cameras.<\/p>\n
He was arrested on Saturday and will be charged in court on Monday for the offence of snatch theft.<\/p>\n
If found guilty, he could be jailed for up to seven years and be liable to caning.<\/p>\n
Members of the public who encounter such cases are advised by the police to remain calm.<\/p>\n
They should take note of the physical appearance and distinctive features of the perpetrator and call for police assistance as soon as it is safe to do so.<\/p>\n
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