A MAN lost more than $23,000 in cash and valuables after his car was broken into.

He had parked his car along Stratton Walk, off Seletar Road, early Thursday morning. When he returned seven hours later, he found the windscreen smashed.

He lost $23,000 cash that was placed in the glove compartment, a $400 camera and some personal documents.

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