KUALA LUMPUR: A local snatch thief was caught after stealing RM2,500 in local and foreign currencies from a foreign woman.

Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said that the bust was made after follow-up action was taken following a foreigner's report of a snatch theft on June 25.

"On July 15 at around 4.50pm the police arrested a 34-year-old local suspect in the Setapak area," he said at a press conference on Tuesday (July 29) at the district police headquarters.

Checks on the suspect revealed several stolen items: five bank cards, a Pakistani passport, two Malaysian driving licenses and a motorcycle.

"Investigations showed that the motorcycle that was seized was reported stolen in the Jalan Pahang area in Wangsa Maju. The suspect also tested positive for methamphetamines," he said.

He added that the suspect has been handed over to the Wangsa Maju police.

"The police found that the suspect followed his victim's movements and targeted those who were not paying attention and focused on their phones. The suspect also moved around by staying at various budget hotels," he said.