Metro has released video of a recent cell phone snatching at the Capitol South station to remind riders to be aware of their surroundings.

Metro Transit Police remind riders of the importance of maintaining awareness of your surroundings when using electronic devices. This incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The suspect was stopped and arrested outside the station. The phone was recovered.

Also, as a reminder, it is never a good idea to chase a suspect. No property is worth the risk of getting hurt. Instead, get a good description of the suspect and be a good witness for police.

According to NBC4, there were 643 snatch robberies in 2013, up from 491 in 2012.