BSD resident robbed of Rp 41m

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)