A Bizarre Heist on Orchard Road
Picture this: a 42‑year‑old patient, no doubt nursing herself through a tough treatment, gets bumped head‑first into a crime scene on January 20. She’s not the usual suspect in hospital drama – she’s the one accused of swiping a shiny BMW from Mount Elizabeth Hospital on the bustling Orchard Road.
The Victim – a Super‑Husband‑Wearing-oncologist
- Owner: 63‑year‑old oncologist, all ambition and stethoscope.
- She reported her car went poof‑poof on January 19 at 4 p.m.
- Police swooped in 30 minutes later to recover the vehicle.
Where & When: The Great BMW Escape
- Stash spot: Abandoned on Scotts Road, right near Newton MRT.
- Footage: CCTV helped CCTV detectives nail down the culprit.
- Into the night? Bright lights never have seen such drama.
Suspect’s Road to Arrest
- Police pick: 42‑year‑old woman caught at a Holiday Inn Express in Katong.
- Timestamp: Tumbled in during the morning at around 11 a.m.
A Glimpse into the Heist
- 4 p.m. Friday: Doctor lugged her car to Basement 2 parking.
- Situation: No spot, so she left the key on the dashboard.
- Valet plan: Waiting for a spot. Unfortunately, the car’s “vacation” was interrupted.
- 3:45 p.m.: She returns, and her car is gone.
- Valet’s Update: “Someone else drove your car away.”
Showdown & Punishment
- Not a patient of the victim – mystery deeper than a clinical diagnosis.
- Potential sentence: Up to 7 years in prison and a hefty fine.
- Investigation: Still ongoing, so stay tuned.
Takeaway for the Car‑Kicking Crowd
- Park in well-illuminated spots.
- Install anti-theft alarms.
- Lock doors like you’re guarding a secret formula.
- Keep an eye on suspicious characters – hunch is your best defender.
