Man asking for directions turns out to be armed robber
Published on Jun 14, 2013
By Maryam Mokhtar
A 20-year-old woman attempting help a man seeking directions came in for a rude shock when he robbed her at knife point at Ang Mo Kio on Thursday.
The incident happened at about 9.50pm, when the victim was walking along the pavement of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6. The 28-year-old suspect approached her to ask for directions, and as she browsed through her handphone, the suspect attempted to grab the phone from her.
The man whipped out a knife after a struggle ensued, and threatened the victim into letting go of her handphone.
Three bystanders who heard the victim's cries for assistance immediately came forward and helped to detain the suspect.
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