SINGAPORE: Police have arrested a woman believed to
be responsible for several cases of stealing valuables from her
male victims after spiking their drinks.
The 52-year-old suspect was nabbed at about 7.30pm
on Friday.
Police said in a statement that since January, they
have been receiving reports of theft from persons using the ruse of
spiking drinks, mainly targeting elderly male victims.
The suspect would approach and befriend the victims before inviting
them for a chat at nearby coffee shops, hawker centres or food
courts.
During the conversation, the suspect would distract the victims and
without them knowing, spike their drinks with flu medicine or
sleeping pills.
When the victims start getting drowsy, she would steal their
valuables and leave the place immediately.
The suspect will be charged in court on Saturday.
Police have urged others who might have been victims of this case
to come forward and lodge a report.
- CNA/cc
