Uniqlo manager at Waterway Point catches 2 suspected shoplifters after recognising them on a repeat visit

A woman has been recognised for her vigilance after identifying two suspected repeat shop thieves at Uniqlo's Waterway Point outlet.

In a post shared on Punggol Neighbourhood Police Centre's (NPC) Facebook page on Monday (Oct 19), Catherine, an assistant store manager at the clothing retailer, was praised for her keen observation and memory.

According to the post, Catherine had carefully reviewed closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of an earlier shop theft incident and remembered the suspects' facial features and physical descriptions.

This helped her recognise the pair when they returned to the store weeks later, allowing her to take action to detain them and help prevent further offences.

"Catherine demonstrated exceptional vigilance, courage, and keen memory when she recognised two repeated shop theft suspects at the Uniqlo Waterway Point outlet," the post stated.

"Her sharp observation, brave initiative, and strong commitment to crime prevention reflect the highest standards of store security."

Uniqlo said it remains committed to crime prevention through strategic CCTV coverage and continuous staff vigilance to maintain a safe shopping environment.

NPC also expressed its appreciation for its partnership with Uniqlo and said it looked forward to strengthening their collaboration in crime prevention efforts.

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一名女子因在优衣库水滨坊门店认出两名疑似惯犯而受到表彰。

周一（10 月 19 日），榜鹅邻里警局 (NPC) 在其 Facebook 页面上分享了一篇帖子，称赞服装零售商的助理店长 Catherine 观察力敏锐、记忆力强。

根据帖子内容，凯瑟琳仔细查看了之前一起商店盗窃案的闭路电视录像，并记住了嫌疑人的面部特征和体貌特征。

这使她在几周后两人返回商店时认出了他们，从而能够采取行动拘留他们，并帮助防止进一步的犯罪行为。

帖子中写道：“凯瑟琳在优衣库水滨坊门店认出了两名屡次行窃的嫌疑人，展现了非凡的警惕性、勇气和敏锐的记忆力。”

“她敏锐的观察力、勇敢的行动力和对预防犯罪的坚定承诺，体现了商店安保的最高标准。”

优衣库表示，公司将继续致力于通过战略性的闭路电视监控和员工持续的警惕性来预防犯罪，以维持安全的购物环境。

全国人民警察总局也对与优衣库的合作表示感谢，并表示期待加强双方在预防犯罪方面的合作。

邢莹.koh@asiaone.com