Daylight burglary nets Rp 50 million

BOGOR: A group of burglars broke into a food warehouse belonging to Achmadi, a resident of Bogor Timur subdistrict, on Sunday morning while the guard was having breakfast, Antara reported on Monday.

Rohman, the guard, had left the warehouse for several minutes when Achmadi approached at about 9 a.m. and asked for the keys.

According to witnesses, the two found the warehouse was in a mess, while the safe had been opened and the Rp 50 million (US$5,617) in cash inside was missing.

Bogor Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Arief Rachman suspected the crime was committed by more than two people who got into the warehouse by prying open the back doors. -- JP