A 38-year-old man was charged on Tuesday (20 October) with allegedly stealing a box of red packets containing an estimated S$2,000 in cash from a wedding reception at Raffles Hotel.
Lee Yi Wei, a Singaporean, faces one count of theft in dwelling. The charge alleges that he took the box from the hotel’s Palm Ballroom at about 7:30pm on 17 October.
Arrested the Following Day
Police said they were alerted to the alleged theft at a hotel along Beach Road at about 9:15pm on 17 October.
Officers from Central Police Division identified the suspect through ground enquiries and CCTV images. He was arrested on 18 October, according to a police statement issued on 19 October.
Remanded for Investigations
Lee was remanded for investigations to be completed and is due back in court next month.
If convicted of theft in dwelling, he could face up to seven years’ jail and a fine.
Police urged members of the public to stay alert and keep their valuables secure, particularly during celebrations and in crowded places.
