Guard found dead after robbery

JAKARTA (JP): A security guard at metal processing company PT Perkasa Manis was found dead at the company's compound on Jl. Darma Wanita, Cengkareng, West Jakarta on Thursday, after being stabbed by two robbers, a police officer said.

City police spokesman Lt. Col. Edward Aritonang said the victim, identified as Ignatius Balawa, 62, was believed to have died from severe wounds all over his body.

"The robbers made away with 25 kilograms of brass metal slabs from the company, possibly after overpowering Ignatius," Aritonang said.

He said Ignatius was found dead at about 7 a.m. with his hands tied and his mouth covered with tape.

He said the victim, a resident of Kosambi in West Jakarta, was the only security guard on duty during the robbery.

"The police are still investigating the case," Aritonang added. (jun)