SPF: American man, 47, to be charged in Singapore over S$1,410 perfume theft spree at Changi Airport
Summary A 47-year-old American man was arrested over a series of perfume thefts from shops in Changi Airport’s transit areas. The alleged thefts involved six perfume boxes worth about S$1,410 across Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. The man is due to face five theft charges on Oct 8, with each charge carrying up to seven years’ jail, a fine, or both. SINGAPORE: A 47-year-old American man is due to be…
A 47-year-old American man is set to be charged in Singapore with a series of perfume thefts that occurred at Changi Airport between November 2025 and April 2026. The alleged offenses involved six perfume boxes worth approximately S$1,410, according to the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
The first theft took place on November 4, 2025, at a retail shop in Terminal 3's transit area, where the man allegedly stole a perfume box worth S$331. Six days later, he allegedly took three more perfume boxes from shops in Terminal 2, with a combined value of S$646. Despite leaving Singapore after each visit, the suspect was identified by police during investigations.
The man returned to Changi Airport on April 24, 2026, during a connecting flight. On that day, he allegedly stole two more perfume boxes, valued at S$236.90 and S$195.40. He again left Singapore after these thefts, bringing the total value of all alleged thefts to around S$1,410.
The case demonstrates that airport security investigations can extend beyond a suspect's time within Singapore's jurisdiction. Despite leaving the country after each alleged offense, the suspect was arrested during a planned operation on September 25, 2026. He is scheduled to face five theft charges on October 8, 2026, each carrying a potential sentence of up to seven years in jail, a fine, or both under Section 380 of the Penal Code.
The police emphasize their commitment to addressing shop thefts and collaborating with airport stakeholders to prevent, detect, and deter such offenses.
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