KANGAR: A 37-year-old gardener has been arrested for allegedly snatching a woman's handbag at the car park of the Medan Mahkota morning market here.
Kangar police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said the incident occurred at about 8.30am on Sunday (June 15).
The suspect attacked the victim, a 49-year-old sales manager, and fled with her sling bag.
"Some witnesses managed to stop the suspect before two policemen on motorcycle patrol arrived and made the arrest. The victim sustained injuries to both knees," he said in a statement on Sunday (June 15).
Police also seized several items belonging to the victim, including a knife, mobile phone, wallet, and cash in local and foreign currencies amounting to RM1,000, US$250 and 10,570 Thai Baht.
The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code, and the suspect will be brought before the Kangar Magistrate's Court on Monday (June 16) for a remand application. – Bernama
