Motorists warned to beware of bag snatchers

 Bridgetown.

The Police have warned motorists particularly women, to on guard against thieves who are skilfully snatching bags and valuables from stationary and slow moving vehicles.

Police public relation officer , Inspector David Welch told Trakker News that most of the incidents reported to them were in  Forde's Road, Clapham, St Michael.

Welch stated that many drivers placed their handbags in the front seat of their vehicles, and thieves had been reaching in and making off with bags and other items including cellphones.

According to Welch, the items being targeted are cellphones and jewellery.

"It is believed that the robbers followed their victims and grabbed their belongings in unguarded moments", Welch said.