Thief Arrested for Robbing British Woman

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Thief Arrested for Robbing British Woman

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The cops arrested a man who snatched a bag from a 23-year-old British woman named Clarissa Minni on St. 174.

The cops saw the incident and chased the offenders, but the driver of the motorcycle got away.

They tested the thief's urine for drugs, and he tested positive.

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British Woman Tourist Gets Bag Snatched in Phnom Penh

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia News: A British tourist, 24-year-old CLARISSA MINNI, was victim of a bag snatching attempt at 03:45 pm on January 26, on street 174, Sangkat Psar thmei 3, Khan Don Penh, Phnom Penh.

The police reported that two suspects rode their motorbike up to a British woman who was walking on street 174 with her friend, and snatched her hand bag. She screamed, the police came running, and one of the thieves was detained. The two men have been identified as Oun Sitheth, 20-year-old, who is in custody, and his friend, a thief named Long, 22, who is still at large.

The authorities confiscated a black bag from the suspect as well as his motorbike. The suspect also tested positive for drug use. Police officers are questioning the suspect in order to arrest his accomplice.
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Re: British Woman Tourist Gets Bag Snatched in Phnom Penh

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Just out of interest, what's the typicical punishment for bag snatchers? "Re-education", fine or custodial?
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