Singapore arrests British man two years after alleged theft at Changi Airport
Summary
A 26-year-old British man was arrested at Singapore’s Changi Airport for stealing a denim jacket more than two years ago. He was caught while passing through the airport and has been charged with theft.Key Facts
- The theft happened on 14 August 2024 at a store in Changi Airport’s shopping mall.
- The stolen item was a blue denim jacket worth about S$350 (around $275).
- Surveillance cameras showed the man taking the jacket without paying and leaving the store.
- The man left Singapore at the time, but police later identified and arrested him on 15 August 2026 while he was in transit.
- Singapore police said they take theft seriously and will act against offenders even if they leave the country.
- A separate case involved a 50-year-old Polish woman arrested at the airport for stealing perfume bottles in June 2026.
- Those found guilty of theft in Singapore can face up to seven years in jail.
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