Dubai Police honour man who chased down bag thief

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Dubai Police honour man who chased down bag thief

Dubai - He also invited the tourists over to his home to help them relax.

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Amira Agarib

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Published: Wed 30 May 2018, 6:35 PM

Hamdi Bhansi, a young Arab, was standing beside his car near his home when he saw an European tourist and his wife quite rattled and dazed.
Hamdi, who works as health and food inspector in the Health and Safety Department of Dubai Municipality, went running to the couple. He enquired about their situation and asked if they needed help. The visitor told him that his wife had just been robbed of her handbag by three Asians.
Hamdi swung into action and looked for the thieves in the direction that the couple indicated him. He jogged and found the three at a distance. Hamdi chased them down and was able to catch hold of one of the thieves. Later, the Dubai Police arrived and arrested him.
Hamdi returned the bag to the tourist couple and calmed their nerves. He also invited them over to his home to help them relax.
Hamdi said he went all out to help the tourists when he heard their plight. As a responsible citizen of UAE, it was my duty, he added.
The police honoured Hamdi for his exemplary deed.


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