Suspects arrested for snatching Mayan’s necklace

The police on Monday arrested two suspects who are believed to have mugged former national footballer Mariyam Mohamed (Mayan), while she was out jogging on a road in Hulhumale’.

Mayan wrote on Facebook that she was jogging near the Clay Studio in Hulhumale’ when she was attacked by muggers at around 06:15 am on Sunday.

According to Mayan, two people on a motorbike shoved her to the ground and snatched the gold necklace around her neck before fleeing.

She immediately reported it to the Hulhumale’ Police Station.

A police spokesperson said that two suspects were arrested in connection to the case on Monday. They were identified as a 25-year-old male and a 27-year-old male.

The police did not say whether they have recovered the necklace stolen in the incident.

On Sunday, Mayan posted a picture of the stolen necklace, asking for anyone who may have seen it, or is aware of any attempts to sell it.