Jade Heist in Choa Chu Kang: One Man, Three Necklaces, and a Capped Surprise
On Saturday, a sneaky 23‑year‑old decided that a stroll through Gold Scale Jewels at the Yew‑Tee Square shopping centre would be akin to a “I‑deal” treasure hunt. Unfortunately, he ended up with a basket of gold‑glinting prizes and a ticket to the police station.
The Plodding Discussion
- He wandered in and out of the showroom multiple times, snapping photos of every sparkling piece.
- “Can I get a discount?” he asked, hoping the store would permanently lower the price for his sudden interest.
- At one point, he even whispered to the sales associate, “I’ll bring my girlfriend next time.”
From ‘Look’ to ‘Loot’
It’s one thing to browse; it’s a whole other to vanish with the items you were just admiring. While the sales assistant was busy handling other shoppers, our protagonist seized three necklaces and one pendant, and vanished like a magician in a crowd.
Police Show How to Catch a Magnet
Two employees chased him, but he slipped away. Later that Monday, officers from the Jurong Police Division finally caught up with him, thanks to a tip‑off and a solid identity check.
He’s now facing the justice system, which could lock him up for up to seven years and slap a fine on his account.
Community Power Claim
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Julius Lim, who leads the Jurong Police Division, praised the partnership between law‑enforcement and local residents:
“When the police and the community pull together as one, we can make our neighbourhoods a safer place to live, work, and play.”
So the lesson? Keep an eye on your treasures, and always let the authorities know if you spot someone doing a ‘quick getaway’.
