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Police are aware of molest cases that
occurred at crowded places over the eves of Christmas and New Year. |
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Over these two periods, a total of 11 cases
of molest was reported to have taken place at the Orchard Road vicinity.
In 8 of these cases, the suspect was apprehended soon after committing
the act. |
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Most of these molest cases happened in
crowded areas where the suspect would touch the victim and move away. In
some, the suspect would spray foam onto the victim and commit molest in
the process. |
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With the upcoming public holidays, Police
would like to advise the public who may be out enjoying the festivities
in crowded areas to be wary of some in their midst who would seize this
opportunity to commit molest. They can minimise opportunities for
criminals to commit molest by following these tips: |
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Be
wary of strangers who approach you in crowded areas |
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Stay close to
your friends or move around in groups when in crowded places
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Avoid contact
with unruly crowds |
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Victims should approach police officers who are
deployed on the ground for assistance immediately. Alternatively, they can
call Police or make a report at the nearest Police station. |
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Members of the public are also reminded to
be considerate to others in their midst and avoid doing anything which
may cause annoyance or compromise the safety of fellow merry-makers and
motorists. The public may approach officers for assistance or report
trouble makers. |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
4 January 2006 @ 9.30 pm |
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Source:
www.spf.gov.sg Media Release 4 Jan
2006 |
Christmas & New Year revellers molested in Orchard Road
