SINGAPORE: A 70-year-old woman was arrested on Saturday (Jun 15) after she allegedly pickpocketed wallets at Chong Pang market in Yishun.
The police received several reports of missing wallets in the area of Yishun Ring Road between Jul 24, 2023 and Jun 13, 2024.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of closed-circuit television images, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on Saturday.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the elderly woman allegedly stole wallets from victims who had their bags unzipped. After taking out the cash, the woman threw away the wallets near the market.
She is believed to be involved in other similar offences, the police said.
The woman will be charged in court on Monday with theft. If found guilty, she may be jailed for up to three years, fined or both.
"Members of the public are advised to safeguard their belongings and be vigilant against pickpockets," said the police.
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