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Three men jailed for burglary spree targeting landed homes
A trio has been sentenced to jail for planning and executing burglaries on residential properties in Singapore, making off with nearly S$645,000 in valuables. The group's second attempted robbery was thwarted when an elderly resident intervened.
LSN Singapore ·
Three men have been imprisoned following their involvement in a series of burglaries targeting landed homes across Singapore. The group successfully broke into one residence and stole valuables worth S$644,700, according to court records.
The burglary operation unraveled during the gang's second planned robbery when an elderly homeowner discovered the intruders on his property. The householder's intervention during the break-in caused one of the offenders to slip on water, disrupting their escape and preventing them from stealing anything from the second location.
The incident highlights the persistent threat of organized residential burglaries in landed property areas, where such dwellings may present fewer security barriers than high-rise apartments. Police have emphasized the importance of home security measures, including alarm systems and surveillance cameras, in deterring such crimes.
The sentences imposed reflect the serious nature of the offences and the substantial financial loss inflicted on victims. Authorities continue to investigate whether the trio was responsible for other unreported break-ins in the area.