An agent from the Local Police of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, who was off duty, has arrested a 59-year-old man who tried to snatch a woman’s bag on Islas Canarias Avenue in the capital a few weeks ago.
The arrested person, who was identified as JABG, was used with violence and even threw the 71-year-old victim to the ground.
This local police officer, who is assigned to the Women’s Assistance Group (GRAMU), was driving in his private vehicle when he observed the events.
After getting out of the car, he managed to retain the perpetrator and demanded help through the Local Police Control Room for reinforcements and a health resource.
The first police patrol in the capital to arrive at the scene proceeded to shackle the detainee and took him to the police station.
One of the agents interviewed the victim who required health care provided by the Canary Emergency Service (SUC) and also obtained the testimony of a person who observed how the detainee had been following this lady for a long time until he pounced on her. she.
This witness corroborated the action taken by the off-duty local agent.
After being treated by health professionals, the victim was accompanied to the police station to file the appropriate complaint, concludes the Local Police in a note.
A few weeks ago an agent from @PoliciaLocalSC off-duty managed to stop a man who tried to snatch a woman’s bag. The arrested man used violence and threw the 71-year-old victim to the ground. Our partner prevented the robbery and held the man. pic.twitter.com/9vItP28iJ7
– Local Police (@PoliciaLocalSC) September 6, 2022
