January 22, 2021
Roger Khoo Zhen Xuan, who has bipolar disorder, posted a picture of himself with the tortoise on social media.
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - He broke into his childhood friend s home during the circuit breaker period, ransacking the bedroom before leaving with a tortoise he claimed was promised to him.
Roger Khoo Zhen Xuan, 36, later posted a picture of himself with the tortoise on social media, calling it his new pet.
On Thursday morning (Jan 21), he pleaded guilty to one charge of criminal trespass.
Another charge under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 was taken into consideration.
The court was told the accused and victim had known each other since their school days.
The Straits Times
Man broke into friend s home to steal tortoise, posted picture of himself with pet on social media
Roger Khoo Zhen Xuan, who has bipolar disorder, posted a picture of himself with the tortoise on social media. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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