The 40-year-old woman was preparing to open her push-cart stall for business at about 11.15am when she was alerted by a staff from a neighbouring push-cart that a man had stolen her handbag.
When the victim turned around, she caught sight of a man running away. She immediately shouted: 'Robbery!' and asked passers-by to stop the man. Her cries attracted the attention of 25-year-old Romeo Alfen Bin Abdul Wahid who works as a manager at a nearby cafe.
Mr Romeo chased the suspect and caught him. As he was trying to subdue the thief, the suspect took out a screwdriver and stabbed Mr Romeo's stomach but missed. A scuffle ensued but Mr Romeo managed to pin the suspect onto the floor with the help of other passers-by.
Mr Romeo, who is also a police national serviceman, suffered a superficial scratch on his neck. Police arrived shortly afterwards and arrested the 52-year-old suspect. The victim's handbag was recovered with its contents intact.
The unemployed suspect, who is believed to be responsible for other theft cases as well, will be charged in court on Friday for theft. If found guilty, he could face a jail term of up to three years or a fine, or both.
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_442535.html
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Points to take note:
1. Execute a take down and finish the fight immediately! - IF you feel a scuffle coming on, immediately create a safe distance, a weapon may appear.
a. Most likely it is a tackle from behind. Down the thief.
b. Smash his head onto the floor, to disorientate him.
c. Get hold of an arm, twist it, stand up and place your foot at his shoulder blade or anywhere to pin him down.
d. If you lose balance, just break his arm.
2. Do NOT mount him.
3. Do NOT go for the clinch from the front.
4. Do NOT allow him to go into a fight stance.
Result of a knife fight - not worth it.
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