Ullal, August 12: A youth was allegedly trashed by locals for attempting to snatch a gold chain from the neck of a woman near Korangajjana Katte in Kuthar close to Deralakatta, outskirts of Mangaluru.
The accused identified as Abdul Rehman, resident of Kinya was arrested by police.
Sources said, the accused had followed Shobha Shetty while she was walking near Koragajjana Katte. When Shobha reached Koragajjana Katte, the accused approached her, stopped his bike and allegedly snatched her gold chain from her neck.
The locals gathered at the spot after the woman cried for help.
The locals caught Abdul Rehman when he was trying to escape and trashed him. Later they handed over the accused to the police.
Police have registered a case.