In a recent case in Singapore, a man has been charged with the theft of several potted plants, including six bonsai plants and other items, from a block in Yishun. The accused, Lee De Yuan, 42, allegedly stole 18 potted plants, two plant racks, and three flowerpots, amounting to a value of S$1,514 (US$1,180). The theft is said to have taken place in the early hours between June 5 and June 8, 2025.
According to the details provided, the stolen items include two large lohansong bonsai plants worth S$388 each, two small lohansong bonsai plants worth S$68 each, two potted cactuses worth S$58 each, three fu gui plants worth S$58 each, two camelia plants worth S$38 each, one long song plant worth S$38, four lucky bamboo plants worth S$18 each, two han bonsai plants worth S$18 each, and three gold flower pots worth S$18 each. The theft also involved two white racks worth S$18 each. The police were alerted to multiple cases of plant theft at a block on Yishun Avenue 11 and, with the aid of images from police cameras and closed-circuit television footage, they were able to establish Lee’s identity and subsequently arrest him on Tuesday. Furthermore, the stolen items were successfully recovered.
The case is set to return to court on Jun 19. If Lee is convicted of theft, he could face imprisonment for three years, a fine, or both.
