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Two men will be commended for their bravery
and public spiritedness in apprehending a robber armed with a gun at Sun
Plaza yesterday (7 Feb 2006) evening. |
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The culprit was wearing a cap and a wig had
his face covered with a pair of lady¡¯s stockings when he robbed the
cashier of the 4-D outlet at Sun Plaza on 7 Feb 2006. |
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Rojion Bin Shariff, the 50-year-old security guard
managed to detain the culprit after a chase with the assistance of a 37-year-old
Naval officer who was at the basement carpark. During the pursuit, the culprit
fired a shot. |
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The accused, a 59-year-old unemployed man
will be charged in court tomorrow for an offence of unlawful discharge
of firearm. He will be remanded for further investigations. If
convicted, he would face the death penalty. |
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Director of Criminal Investigation
Department, SAC Lock Wai Han, commended both men for their public
spiritedness, alertness and bravery that led to the prompt arrest of the
suspect. SAC Lock said, ¡°Once again, this case highlights the close
partnership the police have with the public, which is crucial to ensure
a safe and secure community in Singapore . In such situations, the
public should ensure that their safety is not compromised;
alternatively, they can provide the description and details of the
culprit to the police immediately." |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
8 February 2006 @ 3.00 pm |
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Source:
www.spf.gov.sg Media Release 8
Feb 2006 |
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Earlier Report: |
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Man Arrested for Armed Robbery |
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A 59-year-old Chinese man was arrested
by Police yesterday (7 Feb 2006) evening in connection to an armed
robbery that occurred at Sun Plaza Shopping Centre. |
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On 7 Feb 2006 at about 9.15pm , Police
received a call informing of an armed robbery at NTUC located at
Basement 1 of the shopping centre. The suspect had earlier pointed
the pistol at a cashier of a 4D outlet and robbed her of a bag
containing the day¡¯s takings. The security guard on duty went in
pursuit upon hearing the cashier¡¯s shout of ¡°robbery¡±. |
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The suspect fled towards the carpark at
Basement 2 with the security guard giving chase. During the pursuit,
a shot was fired by the suspect. The security guard managed to
detain the suspect at the Basement 2 carpark with the assistance of
a public-spirited member of public. The suspect was then handed over
to the Police. Investigations are in progress. |
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Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division,
Superintendent Jessica Kwok, said, ¡°We thank the member of public
and the security guard for coming to aid the victim and their quick
action, and also assisting the Police in detaining the suspect.
However, we would like to advise the public that they should not
risk their lives while doing so.¡± |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
8 February 2006 @ 3.00 am |
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Source:
www.spf.gov.sg Media Release 8
Feb 2006 |
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Subsequent Update |
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Inmate
Dies in Prison |
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06 at about 11.15am, an inmate of Queenstown Remand
Prison, 59-year-old, Chan Bing Chaw, was found hanging
inside the cell with a T-shirt around his neck. The
T-shirt was secured to a ventilation grille located on
the wall above the cell door. |
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He
was pronounced dead at about 11.45am. |
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Police are investigating into the case of unnatural
death. |
PUBLIC
AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
21 June 2006 @ 7.00 pm |
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Source:
www.spf.gov.sg Media
Release 21 Jun 2006 |
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