24-year-old Suresh alias Guddu and Suraj (22) tried to snatch the chain of Rohit Rana using a stolen two-wheeler on February 28, M N Tiwari, Deputy Commissioner of police (Rohini District) said.
"However, the attempt was foiled as Rohit and the public managed to catch hold of the accused," said the officer.
During interrogation, the duo allegedly revealed that they used the stolen motorcycle for a series of robbery and chain snatching.
The police officer said Rohit along with a few others who helped in catching hold of the accused will be rewarded.