A bandit’s ill-gotten gain was short-lived on Wednesday following quick action by members of the community of Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD), who helped Police ranks apprehend a man who had snatched a woman’s purse.
The purse-snatcher was cornered in a supermarket at Grove by public-spirited citizens who pursued him after the incident. He was subsequently arrested by Police ranks.
Police Commander for Regional Division Four ‘B’, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Siewnarine, has lauded the residents for supporting the Police in the fight against crime.
Residents of Grove cornering the man who had snatched the woman’s purse
“I applaud the continuous support we as a division have been receiving from members of the community. Their efforts to assist in crime- fighting is admirable and courageous, and this could only have been achieved through continuous partnership with the Police and the public. Such assistance by the public is always welcome and appreciated, and we, as a Police Division, will continue to strive to ensure we maintain this initiative,” the Police Commander commented. (G9)
