What was supposed to be a nice sightseeing stroll in the City of Castries for one tourist, turned dangerous when two young men snatched his chain from around his neck. The male visitor resisted and tried to fight off the young men. He chased after them when they ran off with his chain. The commotion drew the attention of people in the area who summoned police. Due to the heavy police presence in the city, the young thieves did not make it far before they were apprehended by officers. As recent as Monday, the government put in place additional measures to beef up security in the city of Castries. A city police unit has been introduced and the royal St Lucia police force is also on high alert. As for the tourist, he did not suffer any injuries but was a bit shaken up by the experience.
