Man, 40, a Chinese national, brought back to Serangoon Gardens housebreaking site

The 40-year-old male Chinese national, who was arrested on Dec. 8, 2025, for his suspected involvement in three housebreaking-related cases, was brought back to Chuan Drive in Serangoon Gardens to retrace his steps.

The police said in an earlier press release that the three housebreaking-related cases happened at residential units along Chuan Drive, Li Hwan Close and in the vicinity of Sentosa Island.

Court documents showed that Huang Xiaozong is accused of stealing jewellery valued at about S$47,750.

On Dec. 7 at about 8:40pm, he allegedly climbed over the gate to a house along Chuan Drive and stole a pair of wedding rings, a diamond-studded pendant, necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings.

Scene visit

Huang appeared at Chuan Drive flanked by two officers at about 10:55am on Dec. 15.

Dressed in a white polo tee and shorts, he gestured and nodded in response to investigators’ questions.

He left the scene less than 10 minutes later.

Background

The police recovered pieces of jewellery, cash amounts of more than S$1,000, four EZ-Link cards, a cap, and a wig following Huang's arrest.

Officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division arrested him after establishing his identity through extensive ground enquiries and CCTV and police camera footage.

According to preliminary investigations, Huang had allegedly broken into the residential units and stolen jewellery items while the home occupants were away.

The man was charged on Dec. 10, 2025 with housebreaking in order to commit an offence punishable with imprisonment.

If convicted, he may be sentenced up to 10 years' jail and fined.

His case will be heard again on Dec. 17.

Top photos by Aiman Nadzri/Mothership