Suspected car thief beaten

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