06
Mar 08
Dear Sir/Madam,
CRIME ALERT – POLICE
NOTICE OF MAS SELAMAT BIN KASTARI
You
would probably have known by now that Singapore’s Jemaah Islamiyah
(JI) leader, Mas Selamat bin Kastari, has escaped from Whitley Road
detention centre on 27 Feb 2008 and is currently at
large.
2 A
massive manhunt involving the local authorities such as police,
military and Special Forces is currently underway to track him
down.
3.
Mas Selamat is not known to have escaped with the help of any
accomplice. While on the run, he is likely to attempt to conceal
his identity and could resort to stealing items like clothes, food,
and even vehicles such as delivery trucks, motorcycles, cars or
bicycles in his desperation to leave the country. For more
suspicious indicators, please refer to Annex A. In the event that
you discover missing items, as listed in Annex A, during this
period, please call 999 immediately.
4.
While Police is keeping close tabs on the development of the
situation, it is pertinent that the public at large remain vigilant
and keep an active lookout for the fugitive. We also strongly urge
you to secure and lock your vehicles when you go about your daily
activities, even if it is a short period of time.
5
Enclosed is a poster of the fugitive for your reference. If you
have any information on the fugitive or wish to report any
suspicious persons fitting the poster descriptions, please call 999
immediately.
Yours sincerely
EVON
NG
ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
DIV
OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE
POLICE
FORCE
CRIME PREVENTION – A
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Annex A
How SgForums members
can help the Police
Call 999 if you see
any of these suspicious behavior or activities:
What to look out
for
Mas Selamat may alter
his looks to avoid detection
Other than the photos
already released to the press, keep a lookout for these
signs:
a)
Ill fitting clothes
b)
Avoids eye contact
d)
Observable limp on left leg when running or walking
briskly
e)
Attempts to conceal or disguise appearance, such as wearing of cap,
head-dress or dark glasses.
Mas Selamat needs food
when hiding, and may resort to stealing money and food. He may also
change his appearance by stealing clothes.
He may steal
transportation means to keep moving to avoid detection or escape
from the country.
Keep a lookout for these
theft cases:
a)
Theft of food
b)
Theft of money
c)
Theft of clothing, including from foreign workers dormitory or
unattended laundry lines
d)
Theft of transportation means
· Bicycle
· Motor-cycle
· Motor-car
· Boats
(MSK is a trained vehicle
mechanic and knows how to operate motorized boats.)
Police believes Mas
Selamat is likely to be more active at night.
If
you have more information to share with the Police, you can call
999 or email us at [email protected].
Your identities will be kept strictly confidential.
