Student arrested for theft

Student arrested for theft

JAKARTA (JP): A high school student has been arrested for his
alleged involvement in the theft of an ojek (motorcycle taxi) in
Ciputat, South Jakarta.

City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday
that the suspect, Danan Widianto Putra, 18, was arrested Tuesday
night with the stolen ojek. His alleged accomplice has not been
found.

"Police detained him for further questioning," Aritonang said.
"It is still not clear why he stole the motorcycle."

"There is another student, who Danan admitted was his
classmate, who was also involved in the theft. He is still at
large."

Danan, a second year student, and his friend allegedly took an
ojek from Pasar Ciputat and asked the driver, Triyono, 35, to
bring them to Pondok Cabe and return to Pasar Ciputat again.

The two hit Triyono on the head with a piece of wood and stole
the motorbike as they headed back to Pasar Ciputat.

Aritonang said that Triyono reported the case to the police
when he regained consciousness and Danan was caught not far from
the crime scene.

"Danan was lost and entered a dead end road where he was
caught." (cst)