Chain snatchers netted

* Suspects say carried out thefts on stolen motorcycle

* Had carried out eight robberies

Christie Fernando, Chilaw special correspondent

Two men who snatched gold necklaces from unsuspecting women while riding on a motorcycle in broad daylight were arrested by Chilaw Police. Police said the two are residents of Yogiana in Dankotuwa.

The attempt by the men to snatch necklaces of two women were foiled and they had fled, leaving the loot and the motorcycle.

The Police later recovered a mobile phone used by a suspect and traced the other suspect residing in a rented house in Mahana. The second suspect was taken into custody at Yogiana, Dankotuwa, following information obtained by the first suspect. On interrogation, the suspects had divulged that they had robbed the motorcycle from Kurunegala.

The two men admitted that they had committed eight similar robberies in Negombo, Dankotuwa and Koswatta. Investigations revealed the robbed necklaces were pawned or sold to jewellery shops.

The men were handed over to Koswatta Police along with the loot.