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American man, 47, steals perfume worth S$1,409 from Changi Airport, arrested months later during transit in S'pore
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Shauna Yap , as published by Mothership
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incidents occurred on two separate occasions, with the first reported in November 2025 and the second in April 2026. The total value of the stolen items is approximately S$1,409.
A theft case involving perfume was reported to authorities. The total value of the stolen items is approximately S$1,409. This amount is attributed to multiple instances of theft.
The incidents occurred on two separate occasions, with the first reported in November 2025 and the second in April 2026. A suspect was identified and apprehended during a planned operation.
The arrest took place during transit, and further details about the case are available from the authorities. The suspect is a 47-year-old American man, and his arrest occurred on September 25, 2026.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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