Donation box thief jailed for drug debts
A 29-year-old man was sentenced to nearly five months in jail for stealing $11,000 from donation boxes at a coffee shop to pay off drug debts. The theft occurred after a stall employee left the boxes unattended outside the premises overnight.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the vulnerability of public charity collections and the ongoing societal issue of drug-related crime.
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Man steals $11k from donation boxes at Geylang coffee shop to repay drug debts, only had $166 when arrested 1/2 View all 2 photos A man stole about $11,000 from 10 donation boxes at a Geylang coffee shop to repay his drug debts. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS INTERVIEWEE, CANVA 0 Share Trixy Toh Published | Updated Read AI summary on Stomp Bites A man was sentenced to jail for stealing about $11,000 from 10 donation boxes at a Geylang coffee shop to repay his drug debts.
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