14YO Among 2 People Arrested for Robbing a Barber Shop in Katong Shopping Mall

A 14-year-old boy and 36-year-old man have been arrested for an alleged robbery at a barber shop in Katong Shopping Centre.

The man’s name is Ho Heen Seng, and he is a Malaysian national.

The teenager cannot be named as those under 18 are covered by the Children and Young Persons Act.  

Barber Shop Robbery

Reportedly, the duo entered the barber shop, armed with a gun-shaped lighter and threatened a 71-year-old victim with it.

After restraining the victim, the teen and man stole $900 in cash.

They ran away with money after the victim yelled for help, and they also left the lighter behind.

The police said they were notified about the robbery at 865 Mountbatten Road at around 10pm on 14 Oct.

No one was injured during the robbery.

Then, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Police Intelligence Department and Bedok Police Division were deployed.

The pair was eventually identified and arrested within 24 hours of the barber shop incident, with the help of close-circuit television and police cameras.

The stolen cash was recovered from them and seized as a case exhibit.

Second Robbery

As it turns out, the pair did not simply stop at one robbery.

Roughly two hours later, at about 12:30am on 15 Oct, the man and teen stole from a house along Sims Place.

A 40-year-old female victim purportedly lost two watches, a necklace and a bag.

The necklace was later recovered and taken from a 31-year-old woman, who was arrested for dishonestly receiving stolen property.

The teenager and man were charged in court on Monday (17 Oct).

For committing robbery after 7pm and before 7am, offenders may be jailed for up to 14 years, and face at least 12 strokes of the cane.

Those found guilty of theft in dwelling may face a maximum jail term of seven years and a fine.

If convicted of dishonestly receiving stolen property, the woman may face a prison term of up to five years, a fine, or both.

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