Man arrested for theft at boss' home

Police announced Monday that they have apprehended a man believed to have burglarized the home of an Australian on Jl. Galuh, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.

The suspect, 18-year old Riyanto, is a former employee of the victim, said City Police spokesman Lt. Col. Latief Rabar.

Latief said Riyanto, a resident of Jl. Senopati, South Jakarta, was apprehended by the police on Sunday on Jl. Kwitang, Central Jakarta.

Riyanto along with a friend named Rohman committed the crime at 8 a.m. on July 15, 1994, while Martin Queen was at work and the maid shopping at the local market. Rohman is still at large.

The house was empty except for a watchman, Dulatief, and a dog.

Using deceptive techniques and armed with a sharp object, Riyanto was able to subdue Dulatief and then lock him and the dog inside a room.

Taking a Bluebird taxi Riyanto then made-off with an assortment of stolen property including a TV, tape recorder and audio speakers.

Riyanto then sold the goods at Kranji, Pondok Gede, East Jakarta.

According to Latief the suspect told investigators that he committed the crime because he was unhappy with Queen who sacked him for reasons he did not accept. (jsk/mds)