Rasthal, your story shows that a petty crime can quickly turn into a violent major crime.Really is there such a thing as "petty crime"? If the petty crimes are not addressed then more violent crimes will become more common. We should all take note of this report and minimize our exposure to the possibility of a snatch and grab. Do not carry purses or bags that can be easily snatched. When attacked, quickly give up the item that the crook has grabbed.