He attempted to break in the 11th floor unit on Wed morning. Luckily, the Indian lady woke up and from her master bedroom window, spotted him trying to sneak in the kitchen window. Quickly shouted and he escaped. Initially thought of opening the main door but never, as she is unsure if there is any accomplice waiting out there..
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[News update at 6.30pm 20 Aug 2010]
Police nab 19 year old break-in suspect
SINGAPORE : Police have nabbed a 19 year old believed to be responsible for a series of break-ins in the Jurong West and Boon Lay housing estates.
It is believed that the suspect had entered the flats by walking along the ledge from the stairway and climbing into the kitchen windows to commit theft, while the unsuspecting occupants were fast asleep in their flats.
The suspect was finally spotted early Friday morning at the void deck of Block 692 Jurong West Street 72 Central 1 during a police ambush.
Officers conducted a search, and found in his possession stolen loot consisting of a wallet, three handphones and a packet of cigarettes.
The youth will be charged in court on Saturday. If convicted, he could be jailed up to 14 years.
- CNA/al
Lets look forward to the court's decision tomorrow...