Man charged with stealing red packet box from wedding reception at Raffles Hotel

Lee Yi Wei allegedly stole the box containing red packets from the Palm Ballroom at Raffles Hotel.

The box containing red packets amounting to about S$1,500 was allegedly stolen from a wedding reception. (Photo: iStock)

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SINGAPORE: A 38-year-old man was charged on Tuesday (Oct 20) with stealing a box containing red packets worth about S$1,500 (US$1,173) from Raffles Hotel.

According to a police news release, the box was stolen from a wedding reception along Beach Road on Oct 17.

Lee Yi Wei, a Singaporean, was handed one count of theft for taking the box from the Palm Ballroom at the Raffles Hotel at about 7.30pm on Oct 17.

The police said they identified Lee through ground enquiries and with the help of closed-circuit television images.

They said they have zero tolerance for such acts and will "spare no effort" to apprehend offenders.

"Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant and keep their valuables secure, particularly at celebratory events and in crowded areas," said the police.

Lee was remanded for the completion of investigations and will return to court next month.

If convicted of theft in dwelling, he could be jailed for up to seven years and fined.

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据称，李易伟从莱佛士酒店的棕榈宴会厅偷走了装有红包的盒子。

据称，装有价值约1500新元红包的盒子是从一场婚礼招待会上被盗的。（图片：iStock）

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新加坡：一名38岁男子于周二（10月20日）被控从莱佛士酒店盗窃一个装有价值约1500新元（1173美元）红包的盒子。

根据警方新闻稿，该盒子于 10 月 17 日在海滩路附近的一场婚礼招待会上被盗。

新加坡人李义伟因于 10 月 17 日晚上 7 点 30 分左右从莱佛士酒店的棕榈宴会厅偷走一个盒子而被控一项盗窃罪。

警方表示，他们通过实地调查和闭路电视录像确认了李某的身份。

他们表示对这类行为零容忍，并将“不遗余力”地抓捕违法者。

警方表示：“建议公众保持警惕，保管好自己的贵重物品，尤其是在庆祝活动和人流密集的地方。”

李某被还押候审，等待进一步调查，将于下个月再次出庭。

如果入室盗窃罪名成立，他可能被判处最高七年监禁并处罚金。

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