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A man’s quick thinking managed to help him stop a thief from snatching his wife’s purse
According to Harian Metro, a woman fell victim to a purse snatcher at Kampung Binjai in Kelantan around 5.45am on Sunday, 19 September.
She was waiting for her husband by the road after getting off a bus from Negeri Sembilan.
Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Abdul Rahim Daud said that the suspect, who was riding a motorcycle, suddenly appeared and grabbed the woman’s handbag.
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The victim’s husband was nearby and saw the incident take place.
He then rammed his Perodua Myvi into the suspect’s motorcycle.
Abdul Rahim added that the thief attempted to flee.
“There was a scuffle between the suspect and the victim’s husband but the man managed to be detained with the help of two other members of the public who were passing by the scene,” he explained.
The woman did not sustain any injuries while her husband was wounded in his left ear due to the fight.
On the other hand, the 29-year-old suspect sustained wounds on his hands and knees. He was then taken to the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital for medical treatment.
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The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code
Police found that the man was in possession of a transparent bag containing crystal powder believed to be drugs.
A urine test also showed that the suspect tested positive for methamphetamine besides having 14 previous drug and criminal records.