Steal‑and‑Run: A Rolex Ransom at Upper Boon Keng
What went down: On March 6, a 24‑year‑old man met a buyer for two swanky Rolexes on Upper Boon Keng Road. Instead of paying, he decided to leave with the watches and the buyer, and so it turned into a one‑way ticket to Fashion‑Heist City.
Key Details (yes, they’re finger‑frisky)…
- Two Rolexes worth a whopping $44,500 vanished.
- He pulled off the stunt while “checking” the timepieces.
- P police said he baited the victim with a promise to buy both watches.
- One watch surfaced on an online marketplace, and surface‑online heroism lured the cops to the thief.
- Thanks to CCTV snapshots, Police Operations Command Centre and Bedok Police Division nailed him down in March 8.
Next steps:
He’s now faced with a bill of up to three years in jail plus a fine (or both). Until then, the police are on the lookout for the missing timepiece that’s still training for a glamorous comeback.
And as the rumors go, the thief’s grand cameo was part of a blockbuster film called “The Great Runaway.” Keep your eyes peeled for the sequel, folks—maybe the watches will make a cameo in 2025.
