Police arrest handbag thief

Police arrest handbag thief

JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested yesterday one of two men who
injured a 78-year-old woman while stealing her handbag containing
Rp 10,000 (US$4.20).

Sgt. Suparto of the Gambir Police subprecinct said Sutiani
Agustina, the victim, suffered an injury to her shoulder when two
men on a motorcycle accosted her in front of her home on Jl. Duri
Pulo, Central Jakarta.

The police arrested Ansor, 25, and confiscated the motorcycle.
Ansor's alleged accomplice escaped.

"Ansor cut the strap of the bag with a knife, injuring the
woman's right shoulder," Suparto said.

He said policemen chased Ansor and captured him when he fell
from the motorcycle. (jun)