A chain-snatching incident in Antigua has been captured on video, according to Antigua News Room, with footage believed to show the perpetrator in the act.

Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, however the existence of recorded footage may prove significant in any subsequent investigation or identification effort by local authorities.

Antigua News Room has reported on the video evidence, which appears to document the theft. Chain snatching, a crime in which thieves forcibly grab jewellery from victims in public spaces, has been a concern in communities across the Caribbean.

Further details, including the location and timing of the incident, as well as whether an arrest has been made, had not been confirmed at the time of publication. The Antiguan Herald will provide updates as more information becomes available.