Morning Update: Singapore Police Force draws scorn for ‘Shop theft is a crime’ musical video

Miranda Ward

February 16, 2015 8:24

Mumbrella Asia: Singapore Police Force draws scorn in social media for ‘Shop theft is a crime’ musical video

Singapore’s public sector has once more proved itself at finding a large audience with questionable content with a campaign by Singapore Police Force and the National Crime Prevention Council to remind Singaporeans that stealing is a crime.

The three-minute video, which has been posted on SPF’s Facebook page, brings to life a cardboard cut-out policeman that is widely placed around retail areas in Singapore with the words of warning “shop theft is a crime”.

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Miranda Ward

Miranda Ward worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017, eventually becoming deputy editor. Miranda joined Mumbrella in September 2013 from Sky News.