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The police have arrested two men, both aged 19, for their suspected involvement in a case of theft of motor vehicle.

On May 13, 2023 at about 2pm, the police received a report of a motorcycle stolen from a multi-storey carpark along Yishun Avenue 6.

Officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identities of the duo and arrested them within one hour of the report through follow-up investigations, and with the aid of images from police cameras.

The stolen motorcycle was also recovered.

One of the men will be charged in court on May 15 with theft of a motor vehicle.

The offence carries a jail term of up to seven years and a fine.

Investigations against the other man are ongoing.

The police said they would like to advise all motor vehicle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:

• Park in well-lit areas;
• Install an anti-theft alarm system for your motor vehicle and ensure it is well-maintained;
• Remove cash cards and other valuables, such as laptops and mobile phones before leaving the vehicle.
• Use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or install a suspension guard;
• Do not leave spare keys inside the motorcycle storage box;
• Use a motorcycle canvas to cover the motorcycle, securing both ends;
• Remove the ignition key and lock the motorcycle, whenever it is left unattended.

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