Snatcher beware, make sure your motorcycle is in perfect condition before you snatch somebody's handbag

A snatch thief was was beaten to pulp by a group of men when he failed to re-start his motorcycle after snatching a handbag from a 60 year old lady in Kuantan yesterday.

According to police, the suspect stopped his motorcycle at the side of a road before snatching the lady's handbag. Unfortunately motorcycle engine failed to start and he was caught by passers-by.