A 40-year-old Indonesian woman was arrested for her suspected involvement in a shop theft at Changi Airport.
On 31 May, two bottles of facial products, valued at approximately S$736, went missing from The Shilla Duty Free store in the transit area of Terminal 3.
Source: SPF
The theft was discovered after the store’s loss prevention officer reviewed CCTV footage and noticed the woman entering and leaving without making any purchases.
Further checks confirmed the items were missing, prompting the officer to lodge a police report.
Officers from the Airport Police Division identified the woman through ground enquiries and CCTV images.
She was arrested before her departure, and the stolen items were recovered. Preliminary investigations revealed she had concealed the products and left the store without paying.
The woman was charged in court on Thursday (11 June) for theft under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871.
If convicted, she may face up to seven years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Authorities emphasise that shop theft cases are taken seriously and offenders will be dealt with firmly.
The police will continue to work with airport stakeholders to prevent and deter theft at Changi Airport.
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Featured image adapted from the Singapore Police Force.