A 33-year-old Nigerian man was taken into custody by the Public Security Police (PSP) last Friday on suspicion of committing a snatch-theft on Rua Brito Capelo in Matosinhos.
The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. when the suspect approached a young woman, aged 22, and forcibly grabbed a gold necklace valued at approximately two thousand euros from her neck.
While the victim attempted to resist, the suspect allegedly assaulted her, as stated in a PSP report. He then fled the scene but was apprehended by officers shortly thereafter.
The police successfully recovered the gold necklace, which was subsequently returned to its owner.
The suspect has been remanded in custody.
