By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS
lmunnings@tribunemedia.net
A MAN is in custody in connection with a purse snatching that was caught on camera, according to Commissioner Clayton Fernander.
The incident took place on Bay Street, near McDonald’s.
In the photos circulating on social media, a man is seen approaching two people and snatching a woman’s purse. The woman, who appeared to be a tourist, fell to the ground during the incident.
Commissioner Fernander told reporters on the sidelines of an event yesterday that the suspect was arrested and taken into custody following the incident.
He also noted that officers will continue to be present downtown, to ensure the safety of tourists as they are “our bread and butter”.
“We continue with our presence downtown, that is our bread and butter and we have to ensure that our tourists are safe.
“The individual who is responsible, right there and then, the officers were present, not too far away and were able to arrest this individual,” he said yesterday.
He condemned the incident.
“I don’t know what is in the minds of these young people who have no regard, no respect.
“I’m looking at the bigger picture — that is our lifeline, tourism — and they are messing with it.”
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