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taxi driver was commended by police on Thursday for helping in the
arrest of a snatch thief.
On Wednesday at about 8.30am, a Chinese woman in her late 30s
was at the ground floor lift lobby of block 45 Sims Drive when a
man came from behind and snatched her handbag before fleeing
towards Lorong 17 Geylang.
The victim gave chase and shouted for help. Her cries attracted
the attention of Mr Ng Choon Sin, who was driving his taxi along
Lorong 17 Geylang.
Mr Ng quickly alighted from his taxi and went after the
suspect.
After a short chase, Mr Ng managed to catch the suspect who was
later handed over to the Police.
The victim's handbag, which contained her handphone valued at
$700 and cash of $24, was recovered from the suspect.
Commander of Bedok Police Division, Assistant Commissioner (AC)
of Police, Lim Kok Thai praised Ng for his public spiritedness in
aiding the arrest.
The suspect, a 42-year-old Chinese man, will be charged in court
on Friday for snatch theft. He faces up to seven years jail and
caning, if convicted.
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