Burglary suspect dies in cell

Burglary suspect dies in cell

JAKARTA (JP): A burglary suspect died in a cell at Cilincing
Police station in North Jakarta on Thursday evening after being
beaten up by angry residents, a brother said on Friday.

"My brother Joni Umbara, 22, was caught by residents in
Sukapura area, North Jakarta, on Thursday evening as he was
accused of attempting to burgle a house," the brother, who
refused to be named, told reporters.

Joni was then taken to Koja Hospital for treatment for serious
injuries but later sent to the police station. He died a few
hours later.

Joni's brother said he went to the area when he heard Joni was
caught by residents, but was afraid to approach because the
police had not arrived.

He said his brother went to visit his girlfriend's house in
the area when local residents ran after him and yelled that he
was a robber.

There was bruising on Joni's body and several facial wounds.
His body was sent to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital's
morgue. (06)