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)