Armed robbers steal Rp 30m

JAKARTA: Two armed robbers broke into the house of Endang Gunawar Sumantri in Ciputat, South Jakarta, on Wednesday night and stole Rp 30 million (US$3,260) in electronics and cash.

Police reports said on Thursday that the robbers came on a motorcycle, carrying guns and broke into the house through the garage, which was unlocked.

They tied up the victim and stole six wrist watches, a camera, two cell phones, a laptop computer and Rp 1.5 million in cash.

Ciputat Police are investigating the robbery. -- Antara