Chinese national suspected in three housebreakings brought to Serangoon Gardens home on 15 December

The suspect, Huang Xiaozong, 40, is accused of breaking into a terrace house along Chuan Drive at about 8.40pm on 7 December 2025, according to court documents.

Huang allegedly climbed over the gate of the property before stealing various items of jewellery, including a pair of wedding rings and a diamond-studded pendant.

The stolen items also included several necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings.

The total value of the jewellery is estimated at about S$47,750, based on figures stated in court records.

Police scene visit and questioning

On Monday morning, Huang was brought to the row of terrace houses in an unmarked police vehicle.

 The vehicle arrived at the scene at about 10.55am.

Escorted by two police officers, Huang was seen keeping his head down as he was questioned by another investigator near the burgled house.

The questioning took place close to the entrance of the targeted property along Chuan Drive, with officers remaining nearby throughout the process.

Huang left the scene at about 11.02am, less than 10 minutes after arriving at the location.

Linked cases and items seized

In a statement issued on 9 December 2025, the police said Huang is suspected of being involved in two other housebreaking cases.

One of the additional cases allegedly occurred at Li Hwan Close in Serangoon Gardens, while the other took place in the vicinity of Sentosa Island.

Police said these incidents were believed to have occurred between 7 and 8 December 2025, around the same period as the Chuan Drive housebreaking.

During investigations, officers recovered the jewellery that had been reported stolen from the Chuan Drive home.

Police also seized other items during the arrest, including S$1,000 in cash, four ez-link cards, a cap and a wig.

Investigators believe these items may be relevant to the alleged offences, though further details were not disclosed by the authorities.

Court proceedings and legal context

Huang was formally charged in court on 10 December 2025 for the Chuan Drive housebreaking.

He has been held in remand since being charged, according to court records.

Huang’s case is scheduled to be heard in court again on 17 December 2025, where further developments are expected to be addressed.

Housebreaking carries severe penalties under Singapore law, particularly when it involves theft from residential properties.

Police have repeatedly advised homeowners to take preventive measures, including securing gates and doors and remaining vigilant about suspicious activity in landed housing estates.

Investigations into the two other suspected cases remain ongoing, and police have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges.

Foreign syndicates and earlier cases

Housebreaking incidents linked to foreign syndicates have drawn attention in recent years, including a previous case in the Bukit Timah area where Chinese nationals were charged over a landed property burglary.

In August 2024, police said organised housebreaking syndicates were behind at least 10 burglaries across landed estates such as Greenleaf, with about S$3.85 million in cash and valuables stolen.

In December 2024, two Chinese nationals were also accused of breaking into a landed home in Greenleaf View.

Despite these cases, police data showed housebreaking fell to 52 cases in the first half of 2025, a 20 per cent drop from 65 cases over the same period in 2024, with almost half occurring at residential premises, mainly HDB flats.