Suspected car thief beaten

BEKASI: A man was beaten black and blue by a mob for allegedly attempting to steal a Kijang van belonging to a policeman on Friday.

The vehicle was locked and parked in front of the policeman's house in Kampung Rawa Bebek, Kota Baru, West Bekasi.

Deny Haryadi, 40, was attacked by residents, while his three accomplices managed to escape, Antara reported.

The owner of the vehicle, Joko Sunaryo, 23, an officer at Bekasi Police station, became alarmed when he heard his car ignition start and the music from the vehicle's sound system.

The thieves were caught off guard when loud music started playing when they started the engine. They immediately tried to leave the scene.

Joko shot one of the alleged thieves in the leg and called out for help. People soon came and beat up one of them.--JP