Stop snatch thieves before they commit worse crimes


  • Letters
  • Thursday, 17 Jun 2004

APPARENTLY, the number of snatch thefts is increasing at an alarming rate. As such, it is better to speed up on the deployment of police personnel patrolling the streets.  

It is sad to note that, thus far, the response from the authorities appears to be lukewarm. The most they have been doing is to issue kindly advice to the general public and victims to be careful, promote self-defence and offer a long list of “dos and don'ts”. 

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