Man apprehended after snatching woman's bag

A man who attempted to rob an accountant along the busy commercial strip of William Street in Port Antonio, Portland is now in police custody.

Reports are that the man snatched a bag containing money from the accountant and then ran on to Blake Street.

#StarNews: A man who snatched a money-bag from an accountant in Portland has been apprehended by police. The man was allegedly stabbed by residents who ran to assist the screaming woman. The incident occurred on William Street, Port Antonio, in the parish. Details soon. pic.twitter.com/RC7Glef2nm

— Jamaica Star (@jamaicastar) April 20, 2021

The bag snatcher was later apprehended by the police after he collapsed on the road.

He reportedly had stab wounds.

It is unclear how the wounds were inflicted.

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