Male Indian national, 25, arrested for allegedly stealing bracelet & organiser worth S$1,515 from Changi Airport T3 shop in transit area

The police have arrested a 25-year-old male Indian national for his suspected involvement in a case of shop theft committed in the transit area of Changi Airport.

On Jul. 16, 2025 at about 1:41pm, the police were alerted to a case of shop theft at a retail outlet in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had allegedly taken a bracelet and a pocket organiser, worth a total of S$1,515 from the store’s display shelves and left without paying.

Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of surveillance footage, officers from Airport Police Division established the man’s identity.

The man was arrested in the transit area within an hour of the report.

He was prevented from departing Singapore.

The alleged stolen items were recovered from his possession.

The man will be charged in court on Aug. 18 with the offence of theft in dwelling.

He could be jailed for up to seven years or fined, or both.

The police said they take a serious view of shop theft cases and offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.

Offenders should not think that they can evade capture by quickly boarding a flight, the police added.

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