A local connoisseur of fine textiles has been spotted in Serangoon Avenue 4, meticulously selecting $150 worth of premium women's underwear while ignoring cheap, low-SES laundry.

The thief, who clearly possesses a more refined fashion sense than your average Yishun resident, was caught on CCTV performing a rigorous quality control check on a laundry pole at 2am.

By specifically targeting high-end bras and panties, the prowler has sent a clear message to the neighborhood: if your underwear costs less than a decent meal, he won’t even touch your lan jiao rags.

The victim’s husband, who spent $80 on a camera just to watch a stranger fondle his wife’s intimate apparel in 4K, is reportedly devastated by the financial loss of such high-thread-count assets.

"Wah lau eh, this guy really knows his brands," remarked one neighbor who is now worried her $5 pasar malam bras make her look too poor to be harassed.

Police are currently searching for a suspect who likely has the most well-supported breasts in all of Serangoon.

The man was seen wearing a face mask, presumably to protect himself from the stench of poverty emanating from the neighboring units’ cotton-blend discount briefs.

Local aunties are now reportedly rushing to buy expensive lingerie, fearing that not being targeted by the thief is a direct insult to their social standing.

The thief’s yellow plastic bag is believed to contain more market value than the average Sinkie’s bank account.

Investigations continue, though the thief is expected to remain at large until he finds a flat with a more impressive collection of La Senza or Victoria’s Secret.

At press time, the maid was seen crying not because of the theft, but because the thief looked at her panties and decided they weren't worth the jail time.