Snatch Theft Incident

There was an article in the press relating to a home tutor who cheated death after being dragged several metres when she was a victim of snatch theft and her handbag was taken forcefully. The tutor was nearing her car when she felt that her handbag being tugged from behind. This could be the tip of the iceberg and there could be more cases that were unreported.

What are the remedial actions to be taken to change the image of Malaysia being prone to snatch theft?

To tighten the security in theft prone areas
The Law Enforcement Agency has to play a bigger role in beefing up the security in theft prone areas. Their presence should be felt at all times by increasing the patrol. The public can also assist in this area by rendering a helping hand in notifying the Law Enforcement Agency of such cases as the victim may be traumatized by the incident.

Be alert to the surroundings
We have to be alert to the surroundings at all times. We have to be on the lookout for any suspicious character. For those on the street, to face the traffic and be aware at all times.

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