A MAN who tried to snatch a woman’s purse was, on Wednesday, arrested by law enforcement ranks in Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

According to police in a press release, the ‘purse snatcher’ was cornered in a supermarket located at Grove, EBD by public-spirited citizens, who pursued him. He was subsequently arrested by police ranks.

Police Commander for that Regional Division (4’B’) Senior Superintendent, Mahendra Siewnarine, lauded the residents for supporting the police in the fight against crime.

“I applaud the continuous support we as a division have been receiving from members of the community. Their efforts to assist in crime-fighting are 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 welcomed and appreciated and we as a police division will continue to strive to ensure we maintain this initiative,” the Police Commander commented.