Chain snatcher apprehended
A person who attempted to flee after snatching the gold necklace worn by a young woman was apprehended yesterday (3) noon, with the timely intervention of plain clothed policemen standing nearby.
The culprit – a 32-year-old resident of Wellawatta- has been handed over to the Wellawatte Police Station.This incident took place near W. A. Silva Mawatha in Wellawatte. The value of the chain is about Rs 200, 000.
Wellawatta Police are carrying out further investigations into the matter.