Burglars disguised as electricians target
elderly
Posted: 02 May 2010 1858 hrs
SINGAPORE : The number of cases of burglars posing as
electricians to gain access into flats has been on the rise since
2006, but the trend reversed last year with a decline of 14
cases.
Many of the victims were the elderly.
77-year-old Madam Lee Phong Tee and her 82-year-old husband, who
are victims of burglary, are now wary of strangers knocking on
their doors.
"He (burglar) turned off my circuit breaker outside, before lying
that my circuit breaker has tripped. He had intended to come and
steal from me. I opened the door because he said the government
sent him to repair the short circuit," said Madam Lee.
The thief made off with S$900 worth of jewellery and S$600 cash
which was meant for their daily expenses.
The police have stepped patrols in various estates. - CNA
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