Another lesson for motorist

JAKARTA (JP): A lone motorist fixing a flat tire on his car on a lonely street in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta early Monday, was robbed by a group of six, who first posed as kindly-hearted men.

Agung Adianto, 28, a resident of Poncorawis in Purwokerto, Central Java, handed over his cellular phone, wristwatch, gold necklace and Rp 150,000 in cash after being threatened with a knife by one of the street criminals.

According to Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis, none of the six robbers could be arrested as the street was quite deserted when the incident took place at around 11 p.m.

"The victim, who was driving alone, pulled his car over as one of the tires was giving trouble. He then got out to check and fix the tire," Lubis said.

While Agung was working on his flat tire, the six men approached him and kindly offered to do him a favor.

"Agung was not suspicious and just let the men help him," the officer said.

While the others helped the victim, one of the gang suddenly pointed a knife at him.

"The other men then turned on Agung and started to steal his valuables," Lubis said.

Unable to defend himself, Agung just let the robbers grab his possessions and only shouted for help after the six men fled. (emf)