BSD resident robbed of Rp 41m

TANGERANG (JP): A group of 12 armed criminals allegedly robbed a resident of the Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) housing complex of gold, belongings and cash valued at Rp 41 million (US$2,733) yesterday.

Head of Tangerang police precinct Lt. Col. Aryanto Boedihardjo told reporters the robbers broke into Dento Prakoso's house on Jl. Herbras Blok I/11 by breaking down the back door at about 5 a.m.

"After immobilizing Dento and three members of his family, the robbers, who went there in a minivan and were armed with sickles and other sharp weapons, easily took his belongings," Aryanto said.

In addition to 100 grams of gold, the robbers stole two mobile phones, car tapes and cash of Rp 700,000, he said.

Dento immediately reported the case to the police. The case is being handled by officers of the Tangerang police precinct, he said. (41/hhr)