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SEREMBAN (05/12/2016): Two snatch thieves were caught by members of the public here yesterday as they attempted to flee after yanking away a woman’s necklace.
The incident occurred as the victim – a 49-year-old woman and her 51-year-old husband – were walking in front of a supermarket at Jalan Yamtuan, Seremban at 5.30pm.
Seremban district police chief Assistant Commissioner Thiew Hock Poh said the suspect, who had alighted from a motorcycle, approached the woman and suddenly grabbed her necklace.
He then hopped onto the waiting motorcycle, driven by an accomplice, and attempted to flee.
"The thieves attempted to speed off, but could not get far, as they lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a parked car.
“Both men were immediately apprehended by members of the public,” he said. Thiew added that the suspects, aged 26 and 27, are being remanded to facilitate investigations under Section 395 of the Penal Code for robbery.
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