Police kill car thief

Police kill car thief

JAKARTA (JP): Police shot to death Joko Bokor Fauzi, one of
four gang members suspected of stealing luxury cars in South
Jakarta.

South Jakarta police chief Lt. Col. SY Wenas said on Monday
that police officers were forced to shoot the suspect because he
tried to run while being arrested.

The other three suspects, Purwadi, Dargo and Ichsan, suffered
injuries, Wenas said.

The police believe that the four ran a theft ring which
operated in several areas around the city.

Wenas said that the four suspects stole a BMW, a Starlet, a
Honda Maestro and Kijangs. All the vehicles have been impounded
at the South Jakarta police office.

"The public, whose cars were stolen by this gang, can contact
the South Jakarta police office and bring with them copies of the
necessary documents, including citizenship cards and their
vehicle papers," Wenas said. (hhr)