Woman and son injured in violent snatching incident in front of school in Miri

The thief smashed the passenger side window and attempted to steal the mother's purse,
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By Tedong Rantayy

MIRI, March 27: A mother and her son were injured after they fell victim to a snatch thief in front of a secondary school at Jalan Dato Temenggong Lawai Jau earlier this afternoon.

The incident occurred when the thief, riding a yellow motorcycle, pulled up next to the women and her son who were in a pickup truck parked by the roadside near the school. The thief smashed the passenger side window and attempted to steal the mother’s purse, resulting in a struggle that left both victims with injuries.

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During the incident, the boy’s cheek was injured by a folding knife wielded by the perpetrator.

The thief managed to flee the scene with a handphone and the purse.

The sudden incident left passersby in a state of shock and disbelief.

The police have been notified and are currently investigating the matter. — DayakDaily

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