Community

Woman Who Allegedly Robbed Blind Tissue Seller Of Entire Day’s Earnings At Yishun MRT Arrested

Blind Tissue Seller Allegedly Robbed At Yishun

Update (9 May, 10am): A 64-year-old woman has been arrested by the police for the alleged robbery, reported The Straits Times.

Officers from the Woodlands Police Division made the arrest in an unnamed vicinity along Woodlands Street 12 on Wednesday (9 May) after confirming the identity of the woman.

If guilty, the 64-year-old woman may be jailed for up to 3 years, fined or both.


Many of us may have seen tissue sellers on Singapore’s streets going about their business to make ends meet every day.

A netizen named Ms Vincent took to Facebook on Wednesday (1 May) claiming that a blind tissue seller at Yishun allegedly had her entire day’s earnings robbed.

Here’s her post in full.

Source

Blind tissue seller allegedly robbed at Yishun

According to Ms Vincent, the blind tissue seller was stationed at the Yishun underground tunnel linking Yishun MRT to Northpoint shopping centre.

Source

On Tuesday (30 Apr) at around 7.20pm, a woman allegedly grabbed the blind seller’s bag which contained her entire day’s earnings and took off.

 

The blind lady sensed she was robbed and led out a scream for help.

Robber ran off

Upon hearing the cry for help, a kind Samaritan immediately gave chase but unfortunately, the robber managed to get away.

The good-hearted lady, however, managed to snap a photo of the alleged robber.

Source

Alleged robber has been arrested

In her post, Ms Vincent said that she intends on reporting the incident to the police.

On Thursday (9 May), the police have arrested a 64-year-old woman believed to be the robber and investigations are ongoing.

In the meantime, we are heartened that kind Singaporeans have stepped up to help the blind tissue seller in this incident.

Let’s hope that she will have her hard-earned money returned to her soon.

Featured image from Facebook and Facebook.

Daphne Yow

Daphne was so obsessed with her brother's giant Snorlax plushie that he got her the exact same one.

Recent Posts

Online model seller in Japan scammed by buyer who returned different kit with pieces cut out

The seller was soured by the experience with Mercari, saying the platform only provided compensation…

14 Nov 2024, 6:57 pm

Woman in Indonesia steals formula milk by placing them between thighs

The woman walked away naturally despite the boxes between her thighs.

14 Nov 2024, 6:20 pm

Leopard in Thailand caught wriggling on zoo visitor’s pickup truck, netizens joke driver should bring it home

The leopard reportedly jumped off the truck once it saw zoo staff approaching.

14 Nov 2024, 5:53 pm

Motorist in M’sia crushed to death after container falls from trailer, lorry driver arrested

The trailer driver made a V sign for the media while being escorted to the…

14 Nov 2024, 5:42 pm

77-year-old woman dies after wooden walkway collapses in Taiwan’s Alishan, 4 others injured

The walkway was scheduled for repairs the day after the incident.

14 Nov 2024, 5:32 pm