{
  "id": 13350466,
  "title": "Singapore shop posts CCTV footage of woman allegedly slipping fragrance bottle into handbag: ‘Tadaa... it’s gone’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/singapore-shop-posts-cctv-footage-of-woman-allegedly-slipping",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T06:58:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/10/10/singapore-shop-posts-cctv-footage-of-woman-allegedly-slipping-fragrance-bottle-into-handbag-tadaa-its-gone/238569"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Singaporean fragrance shop located on Bussorah Street has posted CCTV footage on Facebook showing a woman allegedly stealing two bottles of perfume from its display. The incident took place on October 6 around 2:30 PM, according to the shop staff member who shared the video. The footage shows a couple, believed to be tourists, browsing the shelves before the woman picks up a bottle and places it into her handbag while alone. The shop staff member warned other businesses to remain vigilant and a police report had been filed. The woman reportedly tried to pay for the stolen items in US dollars, which was declined. The incident drew criticism from netizens who called for the woman and her partner to be held accountable. The police have confirmed they have taken the matter seriously and investigations are ongoing.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Oct 10 — A fragrance shop along Bussorah Street has shared CCTV footage of a woman allegedly stealing a...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}