Man arrested after failed attempt to snatch 72-year-old's handbag in Balestier
A 64-year-old man has been arrested in Singapore for an attempted snatch theft of a 72-year-old woman's handbag in Balestier. The suspect was identified via CCTV footage and is scheduled to face charges in court.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the effectiveness of public surveillance in urban crime prevention and the legal consequences for petty theft.
A 64-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (July 18) for his alleged involvement in a case of snatch theft in Balestier.
The incident, involving a 72-year-old female victim, happened at a bus stop along Balestier Road at about 8.40pm on July 16.
Police said in a news release on Sunday that the man did not succeed and left the scene empty-handed.
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