Morning robbery in Tigaraksa

Morning robbery in Tigaraksa

TANGERANG (JP): A group of armed robbers broke into a house in
Jambe village in Tigaraksa district early on Monday, and stole a
Kijang van, 24 grams of gold jewelry, a radio receiver and Rp 1
million.

Witness, Ujang, 41, told Tigaraksa police officers that the
robbery, which targeted a house owned by Nanang, 43, took place
at about 2:30 a.m.

Ujang said that he became suspicious of a parked minivan
outside Nanang's house at such an early hour and went across to
inspect the vehicle.

As soon as he approached, one of the criminals pointed a hand
gun at him, demanding he leave the scene.

"I was very afraid at the time, but I still managed to observe
their activities," he said.

Ujang said that, after overpowering the residents within the
house, the thieves left the scene with the stolen goods in the
victim's vehicle.

As soon as the criminals departed, Ujang awoke neighbors to
help the victims.

The case is currently being handled by officers of the
Tangerang police. (41/hhr)