Recently there has been a spade of crimes involving vandalism happening in the neighborhood.
Definition of vandalism
(i) writing, drawing, painting, marking or inscribing on any public property or private property any word, slogan, caricature, drawing, mark, symbol or other thing;
- (ii) affixing, posting up or displaying on any public property or private property any poster, placard, advertisement, bill, notice, paper or other document; or
- (iii) hanging, suspending, hoisting, affixing or displaying on or from any public property or private property any flag, bunting, standard, banner or the like with any word, slogan, caricature, drawing, mark, symbol or other thing; or
- (b) stealing, destroying or damaging any public property;
Here are the crimes that had been reported
Cases of vandalism had been reported at Multi-storey Car Park Level 3 Block 10
- A lot of cars were sprayed with paint and scratched
Advice to car owners:
Please be on a look out for any suspicious character walking around the car park and always park your cars in a well-lit area.
Another reports from several residents
1. Ms/Mr Tan Bee Wee
Both students from Republic Polytechnic
They had witnessed someone vandalizing a car 2 months back but was too afraid to speak up
Their account of the man's look in writing:
- A tan-skinned man about 1.65m
- Chinese
- Wears a spectacle
- Last seen wearing a gray t-shirt and blue jeans
- Age between 20s - 30s
2. Mrs/Mr Vejaya
A quiet and married couple with 2 children, they are saw similar incidences of vandalism last year
3. Ms/Mr Loo Talkalot
A very fashion conscious people and a very avid speakers. Their car was vandalized about 2 months ago
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All of the 3 people mentioned above had seen a similar suspect moving around in the car park area with a big bag. One of them had even witnessed a school boy being beaten by a gang of 4 people. Although this case is an isolated incident, it is therefore important to know that crime rate is increasing in this neighborhood.
A message on crime prevention involving vandalism by
Corporal Lim from Victoria Neighbourhood Police Post
Hi to all residents, due to the recent cases of vandalism, here is an advice on how to prevent vandalism in the car parks
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Always park your car in a well-lit area and ensure that the car park lights are in working condition
Push the side mirrors towards the door as well as to put the car antennae down as to prevent unwanted attraction
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Ensure that the car park does not have any obstructing artifacts or large items that are unnecessary as to minimize hiding spots for those who want to vandalize
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Install a car alarm in your car
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Develop a Neighborhood Watch system.
Report vandalism to the police.
Please contact me if you see any cases of vandalism and Let's work with each other to get rid of this crime
Always remember Low Crime Does Not Mean No Crime
Sources:
http://www.directline.com/motor/car-vandalism.htm
http://www.seattle.gov/police/prevention/Neighborhood/vandalism.htm
