Police nabbed snatch theft suspect following viral video
GEORGE TOWN: Police have detained a man believed to be responsible for a snatch theft involving a 71-year-old female motorcyclist, following a viral video circulating on social media.
Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the incident occurred at 3.30pm yesterday along Jalan Tembaga, Taman Greenview, Jelutong, where the victim's gold chain was snatched by a male motorcyclist.
He said that both the victim and the suspect fell to the ground during the incident.
"The victim managed to defend herself, after which the suspect fled. The victim filed a police report at 4.30pm.
"At about 4am today, police detained a 29-year-old man near Jalan Lim Khoon Huat, George Town.
"Authorities seized the suspect's motorcycle and the clothing he was wearing at the time of the offence. Tests revealed he was positive for THC (cannabis) and benzodiazepines," he said in a statement.
The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code for robbery, which carries a jail term of up to 14 years, and may also include a fine or whipping upon conviction.
Rozak said the suspect has been remanded for seven days, from today until June 2, for further investigation.
"We managed to solve the case within 24 hours after the report was filed," he added.
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