30-8-2024 (SINGAPORE) In a brazen attempt that quickly unravelled, a 50-year-old woman found herself in police custody following an audacious daylight robbery attempt at a popular eatery along Thomson Road. The incident, which occurred during the morning rush, has left local diners stunned and raised questions about security in public dining establishments.
According to police reports, the alarm was raised at 9:34 am on August 29th when the suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, allegedly seized a knife from a restaurant table and attempted to rob an unsuspecting patron. The would-be thief’s plans were swiftly thwarted by the quick-thinking and courageous intervention of the restaurant staff, forcing her to flee the premises empty-handed.
Responding with remarkable efficiency, local law enforcement arrived at the scene and immediately launched a comprehensive investigation. Utilising a combination of eyewitness accounts, CCTV footage, and the city’s extensive network of police cameras, officers were able to identify the suspect within a mere nine hours of the incident. The knife used in the attempted robbery was subsequently recovered and seized as evidence.
