GEORGE TOWN: A snatch thief’s attempt at grabbing a handbag was foiled by a plucky passer-by today.
Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mior Farid Altrash Farid said in the 11am incident, a 35-year-old woman seated at a roadside eatery had placed her handbag on her thighs while dining.
A thief, who was riding on his motorcycle spotted the handbag and snatched it.
"A passer-by saw the incident and sprung into action.
"He rammed his car into the motorcycle. The impact threw the snatch thief off his machine," said Mior Farid.
The suspect was then apprehended by members of the public and handed over to the police. The handbag was returned to the owner intact.
Mior said the suspect had three previous convictions and the motorcycle used was a stolen machine.