Two jewellery thieves in Kratie bypassed the traditional smash-and-grab heist on Tuesday, opting instead to grab the goods from an unsuspecting customer.

A 32-year-old man was driving home after splashing out on a new necklace when the two thieves appeared. They grabbed the necklace, causing him to fall off his bike.

With the victim injured on the ground, the criminals were free to make off with the pricey purchase themselves. KAMPUCHEA THMEY