Despite being robbed at the lift lobby, an elderly victim maintained her composure to remember the details of the culprit. This gave the Police a crucial lead to arrest the culprit within 35 minutes of the crime reported. However, this was not the end. Police had to confront the culprit with more evidence before he admitted to his crime… and his accomplice. Tune in to Crimewatch to see how elderly persons could protect themselves from being victims and what they should do if they are confronted by a robber.
UNSOLVED CASE/ APPEAL FOR INFORMATION//
Chong Pang Snatch Theft
On Friday, 13 th of February 2009 at about 9.30pm , a snatch theft occurred at Sembawang Road - Chong Pang neighbourhood. The culprits have not been caught yet. This incident took place in full view of the public. Are you an eye-witness to this violent snatch theft case? If you have any information on this case, please call the Police Hotline at 1800 255 0000.
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Drug Mules
Since 2003, at least 20 Singaporean women have unknowingly been made used of by their African “boyfriends” to courier drugs. Some of them have landed in prison or will face the death penalty. Watch Crimewatch for a true story of how one such Singapore woman was duped into becoming a drug mule for her "boyfriend".
