Roadside hold ups

Roadside hold ups

From Suara Karya

I am an East Jakarta resident who uses the Bogor toll road every day. The police have been requested to pay more attention to security along that road, because lately hold up crimes committed there during the night have considerably increased. The criminals are sadistic as they stab their victims if the latter doesn't give what is asked.

When they are about to commit their crimes, they mingle with prospective passengers. When the situation allows, they quickly point a knife or another sharp weapon at the victim. They sometimes stab them in order to get a wallet or valuables.

Other potential passengers around the spot can only witness the incidents without doing anything because they are afraid of being injured. The victims are not limited to passengers on public vehicles, as even motorbike riders stopping in front of the traffic lights are not free from such a crime.

As an office employee, I am used to going home at night by public transportation. Though I try not to wear valuable jewelry, and carry only a small amount of money, for the transportation fare, it's not impossible that I could fall victim.

Therefore, I ask the police to always keep watch at the said place, especially at the extremely sensitive crossroads at Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta.

MRS. DIAH ATTARINA

Jakarta