A Member of Reaction Unit South Africa who was on patrol in the Verulam Cbd arrested a chain snatcher after he noticed the crime in progress.
The Reaction Officer noticed a suspect approaching a white Ford Figo that was parked in peak hour traffic on Moss Street. The suspect grabbed a gold chain from the neck of a female passenger and attempted to flee. The Officer abandoned his car & chased the suspect on foot. He was arrested a short while later at the Verulam Bus Rank.
The suspect was later identified by the complainant who noticed a black birthmark above his left eyebrow during the robbery. The suspect is believed to be part of a syndicate that targets victims wearing gold jewelry in the Cbd.
The suspect was detained at SAPS Verulam.