CRIME ALERT: THEFT OF PETROL FROM
MOTORCYCLES
Lately, there has been an
increase in the number of petrol thefts from motorcycles parked at
car parks. In these cases, the culprit(s) would tamper with the
exposed fuel pipes of a motorcycle before using a manual pump to
siphon the petrol into a container.
2.
These thefts had predominantly occurred at the northern and western
parts of the island, including Bukit Panjang, Jurong West,
Woodlands, Redhill and Telok Blangah estates, and would usually be
perpetuated during the night when human traffic is low.
3.
While the police have increased patrols at these locations, we
strongly advise vehicle owners to adopt the following crime
prevention measures to avoid being the next victim:
a)
Park your
vehicle in a well-lit area;
b) Secure your
motorcycle with a canvas and secure it with a
lock;
c)
Install an
anti-theft alarm and ensure that it is always in good working
order;
4.
If you have any information pertaining to the above cases, or wish
to report any suspicious persons
loitering at the vicinity of the car parks, especially when
they are carrying items such as manual pumps and
containers, please inform the Police immediately at
“999”.
5.
Thank you and regards.
The above information has been reproduced with the
permission of Singapore Police Force (SPF). Any feedback should be
made directly to SPF at www.spf.gov.sg/feedback.htm. If you wish to
report a crime, call “999” or go to any Neighbourhood Police
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