An Australian journalist has thanked police for their swift action after a suspect was arrested within hours over the theft of her belongings in the Unawatuna area, police said. The incident occurred in the early hours of January 2 near a restaurant along the Unawatuna beach, where the woman’s handbag containing an iPhone, foreign currency and bank cards was stolen. According to the Sri Lanka Police, the victim lodged a complaint with the Unawatuna Tourist Police on January 4, following which officers were able to identify and arrest a suspect within a short period. Police said the woman, who is…
Australian tourist’s stolen bag recovered as police make swift arrest in Unawatuna
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