US embassy official robbed in Colombo


A female US embassy official has been robbed on the streets of Colombo. The woman had been walking down a street in the Cinnamon Gardens area when two men on a motorbike snatched her handbag, it is reported.

The Police have commenced an investigation into the matter after the victim had complained of the handbag snatching incident to IGP C.D Wickramaratne. However, it is said the only items of value in the bag had been her mobile phone and credit cards.

It is said the Police have identified the motorbike belonging to the suspects and are expected to arrest the duo soon.