SINGAPORE: Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing a water pump from an aquarium shop in Chinatown on Saturday (Dec 1) evening.
The incident took place at Polyart Aquarium outlet in Chinatown at 4 Sago Lane.
The police said that they received a call for assistance at about 7.40pm on Saturday.
A 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were subsequently arrested for shop theft and drug-related offences, the police said.
Police cars near the Polyart Aquarium in Chinatown on Saturday (Dec 1) evening. (Photo: Channel NewsAsia reader)
It is understood that the pair had stolen a water pump valued at less than S$50, and that the owner of the shop had contacted the police. Drug-related items were found on the pair.
Police investigations are ongoing.
A Channel NewsAsia reader said there were at least six police officers present, with two police vehicles and an ambulance observed at the scene.
