A visiting couple was accosted by a man attempting to rob the female on Sunday.
The tourists were at the Castries Market when the incident occurred. The attempt by the robber was unsuccessful thanks to members of the public who intervened and gave chase when the would-be robber fled the scene. The City of Castries has seen a spate of robberies particularly targeting visitors. The government and Castries Constituencies Council responded with a city police unit. Authorities say while the measure has yielded success, effective crime fighting requires the help and co operation of all citizens.