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)