Woman Arrested For Attempted Armed Robbery Within Nine Hours

The Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in a case of attempted armed robbery.

On 29 August 2024 at about 9.34am, the Police were alerted to a case of attempted armed robbery in a restaurant located along Thomson Road. The woman had allegedly armed herself with a knife taken from the restaurant's table and attempted to rob a patron of the restaurant. Prior to Police's arrival, the woman left empty handed after intervention by the restaurant's staff.

Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras and CCTV footages, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her within nine hours of the report. A knife was seized as case exhibit.

The woman will be charged in court on 30 August 2024 with the offence of attempted armed robbery, under Section 393 read with Section 397 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of not less than two years and not more than seven years, and at least 12 strokes of the cane.

The Police will spare no effort to arrest those who commit violent crimes and will take firm action against them in accordance with the law. Members of the public who encounter such cases are advised to remain calm, take note of the physical appearance and distinctive features of the perpetrator, and call for the Police as soon as possible.