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International criminal syndicates have been breaking into landed properties in Singapore, with the gang members forcing their way into 10 homes and stealing about S$3.85 million (US$2.9 million) in cash and valuables.  Read more at https://shorturl.at/CyqEe  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00We are here because of the state of robberies around Mount Sinai.

00:30On the patrol, we try to assist our police officers on the ground.

00:50We try to give out pamphlets and remind residents to keep their valuables safe and to keep their

00:57alert to all the so-called suspicious characters that loiter around in the neighbourhood.

01:03Residents have feedback that they are very concerned about the recent spread of break-ins,

01:07especially some residents with elderly at home or they have gone for the holidays and

01:13also the young children.

01:33The police have engaged residents, set up patrols, deployed mobile cameras and drones

01:37in the affected areas.

01:39We urge residents to remain vigilant and enhance their home security by installing

01:44burglar alarms and CCTV cameras.

The Straits Times | Singapore homes targeted by housebreaking syndicates, $3.85m stolen

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