13-year-old among 6 youths arrested for stealing 2 motorcycles in Punggol, face up to 7 years’ jail

Six teens arrested for stealing two motorcycles in Punggol, charged in youth court

Six male teenagers have been arrested for their suspected involvement in two motorcycle theft cases in Punggol.

According to a news release by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the suspects, aged between 13 and 16, allegedly stole two motorcycles in the vicinity of Punggol Drive and Punggol Central between 12 and 13 April.

Identities established and motorcycles recovered

Following investigations, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identities of the teenagers.

They were subsequently arrested on Tuesday (14 April).

Preliminary investigations revealed that the teenagers were able to steal the motorcycles as the transponders had been left inside the storage compartments.

Police also said that none of the teenagers possessed a valid driving or riding licence.

Both motorcycles have since been recovered.

Charged in youth court, face up to seven years’ jail

The six teenagers were charged in youth court on Wednesday (15 April) for theft of a motor vehicle under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871.

The offence carries a penalty of up to seven years’ imprisonment, as well as a fine.

In their media release, SPF also reminded motorcycle owners to take precautionary measures, including:

• Parking in well-lit areas
• Installing anti-theft alarms
• Using a canvas to cover the motorcycle and securing both ends
• Using additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or suspension guards
• Removing the ignition key and locking the motorcycle when left unattended

Owners are also advised not to leave spare keys or transponders inside storage compartments.

Also read: 18-year-old arrested for stealing motorcycle at carpark in Bidadari

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