World · East Asia & Pacific · 8 hrs ago
Woman to be charged over alleged bracelet theft at Changi Airport
A 38-year-old woman from China is due to be charged with theft in dwelling in Singapore.
Police say she allegedly took a bracelet worth about S$256 from a Swarovski store in the departure transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3 without paying.
The bracelet was reported missing from a display shelf on Sep 26.
Police say CCTV footage and ground enquiries helped identify the woman.
She was arrested before leaving Singapore, and police say the bracelet was recovered from her.
If convicted, she could be jailed for up to seven years, fined, or both.
Police say CCTV footage helps retailers detect suspected theft and supports investigations.
A 38-year-old woman from China will be charged over the alleged theft of a bracelet from a Swarovski store at Changi Airport Terminal 3.
The bracelet was worth about S$256 (US$200) and was recovered from her possession, police said.
She is suspected of taking it from the departure transit area and leaving without paying.
Police were alerted after a retail assistant found the bracelet missing from a display shelf.
If convicted of theft in dwelling, she could be jailed for up to seven years, fined, or both.
- Who
- A 38-year-old woman from China.
- What
- She will be charged with theft in dwelling over the alleged theft of a bracelet.
- When
- Police were alerted at about 1.15am on Sep 26. She will be charged on Oct 12.
- Where
- A Swarovski store in the departure transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3.
- Why
- She is suspected of taking the bracelet and leaving without paying.
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Police were alerted at about 1.15am after a retail assistant found the bracelet missing from a display shelf.
Police said the woman would be charged over the alleged theft.
- Suspect
- 38-year-old woman from China
- Item
- Bracelet worth about S$256 (US$200)
- Location
- Swarovski store, Changi Airport Terminal 3
- Alleged offence
- Theft in dwelling
- Maximum penalty
- Up to seven years in jail, a fine, or both






