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Upper Bukit Timah Salvation Army vandalism: Chinese Australian woman, 43, to be charged
She was identified and arrested within five hours.
December 27, 2025, 10:36 AM
A 43-year-old Chinese Australian woman in Singapore will be charged in court on Dec. 27 for her suspected involvement in a case of vandalism.
She was arrested for allegedly spray painting offensive words at The Salvation Army at Upper Bukit Timah, the police said in a news release on Dec. 26.
Police said they received a call for assistance regarding a case of graffiti at Praisehaven - The Salvation Army at about 9:15am on Dec. 25.
Offensive words written with red spray paint were found on the premises and on properties belonging to Praisehaven - The Salvation Army, including the building's walls and three vans.
A can of red spray paint was found at the premises and seized as a case exhibit.
Officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her within five hours.
If found guilty, she may be fined up to S$2,000 or jailed for up to three years.
Women are not liable for caning, even though the Vandalism Act 1966 provides for caning for offenders, the police said.
The police added: "The police take a very serious view of such acts, and offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law."
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