St James Power Station Showdown: An Unlikely Early‑Morning Stunt
What Went Down
- At about 3 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, a 72‑year‑old Grab driver was the target of a crude prank.
- Several teenagers gathered around his car, pushing and taunting him for no clear reason.
- A lone guy in a black T‑shirt and cap sprinted up to the vehicle, leapt onto the bonnet, and even tried to climb onto the roof.
- The driver honked and shouted, but the intruder kept the stunt going, causing the car to tremble as he jumped off.
- Friends of the intruder laughed in the background, making the whole scene feel more like a circus act than a safety issue.
- Afterwards, the driver sped away, clearly shaken and fearing for his safety.
Police Action
- On May 5 at ~3 a.m., officers were alerted to the “rash act” near 3 Sentosa Gateway.
- By May 6 at 11:30 a.m., a spokesman told Stomp that a 26‑year‑old suspect had been arrested and would be charged on May 7.
- Another update at 9:40 a.m. confirmed that a report had been filed and investigators were looking into the incident.
Social Media Response
- Belleiansa Xu’s Facebook post included photos and a dashcam clip that showed the weird encounter.
- Comments in the video hinted at a mock‑conversation: “Don’t be like that” in Mandarin.
- Xu’s captions expressed frustration: “Do you have nothing better to do than bully a 72‑year‑old Grab driver?” and “My dad did nothing to provoke you.”
- The post also mentioned a friend of the assailant calling out their father: “We apologised already, what more do you want?”
Bottom line: an elderly driver endured a wild stunt that night, but thanks to quick police response, the perpetrator was taken into custody and will face the court. It’s a reminder that foolish fun can quickly turn into serious trouble—especially when your route is to a driveway at midnight.
