Monday June 25, 9:17
PM
Cab driver
arrested on suspicion of stealing from
passenger
SINGAPORE: Police have arrested a 42-year-old taxi driver on
suspicion of stealing items left behind in the vehicle by a
passenger.
The passenger's police report, filed at Tanglin Police Division,
stated he had left behind his briefcase, a bag, and a bottle of
wine in the front seat area of a taxi he boarded at Changi Airport
Terminal 2.
Officers of the Airport Police Division traced the identity of the
driver and arrested him on 21 June, the same day the report was
issued.
They recovered from his home items which included a bag, a laptop,
a bottle of wine, and foreign currencies.
The taxi driver is expected to be charged with theft on
Tuesday.
If convicted, he can be jailed up to three years. - CNA/yy
