By S Ramesh | Posted: 29
December 2010 2127 hrs
SINGAPORE : Five youths, aged between 12 and 17
years, have been arrested for attempting to break into a provision
shop.
A member of the public spotted the youths outside the ground floor
provision shop at Blk 202 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 on Wednesday at about
3.45am.
She called the police and the suspects were subsequently detained
at a nearby block.
The youths are believed to have attempted to break into the shop
using a metal rod.
Investigations on the five suspects are ongoing.
Acting Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division, Superintendent of
Police Manimaran Pushpanatan commended the member of public for her
vigilance and prompt action in alerting the police.
He said: "This case showcases the effectiveness of police-community
partnership in combating crime."
- CNA
