SINGAPORE - The police have arrested a 42-year-old man who is
suspected to be involved in a series of taxi robberies in the
vicinity of Geylang, Eunos Crescent and Sims Drive.
Four cases of taxi robberies were reported between Mar 18 and Mar
20.
The suspect would board the taxi from Geylang, Sims Avenue or Sims
Drive and direct the taxi driver to Geylang or Eunos Crescent.
Upon arriving at the destination, the suspect, who was seated
behind, would place a chopper at the taxi driver's neck and demand
for cash. After obtaining the cash, he fled the scene by foot.
Officers from the Bedok Police Division believed that the same
suspect may be involved in the four cases, and immediately mounted
several operations and stake-outs at various locations. Extensive
enquiries and investigations were conducted concurrently.
Police officers established the identity of the suspect and
arrested him last night at about 10.05pm at Geylang Lorong 23.
The suspect will be charged today for armed robbery. If convicted,
he faces a jail term of up to 14 years and shall be liable for a
minimum of 12 strokes of the cane.
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