Sunday 22nd January 2023
POLICE NAB SUSPECT IN MORATA.
A young woman travelling in a PMV from Waigani to Morata was robbed inside the bus, but fortunately police intervened and caught the suspect within a few minutes.
The victim from Southern Highlands Province said, the suspect was travelling inside the same PMV and observed her, before committing the crime.
As the PMV decelerated and came to a stop at Morata, he snatched the phone from the victim and fled.
The brave victim however, hopped out of the bus and chased after the fleeing suspect.
A police officer who was driving past saw the commotion and alerted the police operations centre through the Constabulary's radio communication network.
A few minutes later, the suspect was arrested by Sector Patrol Fox unit 204 near the community hall in Morata.
They heard the incident report over the police radio and immediately responded.
The stolen phone was also recovered from the suspect and returned to the victim.
The victim who appeared distressed and angry, later expressed gratitude for the quick police response resulting in the arrest and recovery.
The suspect was detained at the Waigani Police Station and is facing appropriate charges.
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