Robbers wound security guard

Robbers wound security guard

TANGERANG (JP): Three robbers broke into a shop in Tangerang
on Monday and made away with two computers and Rp 150,000 in cash
after wounding one of the shop's security guards.

The robbery occurred as Tohari, the wounded security guard,
was about to enter the shop owned by PT Trikarya Pamulindo
Lestari and located in the Duta Garden Business Complex in the
Benda district.

Armed with machetes, the three suspects surrounded Tohari and
forced their way into the shop. After Tohari challenged the
suspects to a fight, one of the suspects slashed Tohari across
his left hand, cutting off one of his fingers.

The suspects then tied Tohari up before stealing the computers
and money.

Tohari cried for help, attracting the attention of local
people who rushed to the crime scene.

Tohari was rushed to Tangerang General Hospital but doctors
failed to reattach his finger.

The head of the Tangerang Police detectives, Capt. Krisnadi,
said he ordered his men to investigate the case.

"We are gathering information from the victim and witnesses,"
he said. (41/01)