Burglar who stole $105k worth of items from Sentosa, Serangoon Gardens homes jailed
He was caught after a domestic helper spotted him on his third attempt.
On August 14, a Chinese national, Huang Xiaozong, 41, was jailed for 44 months after pleading guilty to two counts of housebreaking in Singapore. This marked Huang's first time in the country, as he arrived as a tourist on December 5, 2025. He discovered his criminal intentions and researched affluent areas to target. On December 6, Huang burglarized a luxury hotel suite in Sentosa, stealing a $30,000 Chanel watch, five rings worth $25,000, and a gold necklace worth $3,000 from an occasionally occupied suite.
The next day, Huang targeted a home in Serangoon Gardens, entering an empty house and stealing over $47,000 worth of jewellery, including rings and necklaces. Despite his success, Huang continued his criminal activities, attempting to burglarize another property in the area. Upon being spotted by a domestic helper, Huang fled, leading to his arrest by the police at his hotel on December 8, 2025. Each count of housebreaking could have resulted in up to 10 years in jail and a fine.
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