Teenagers jailed for theft

Teenagers jailed for theft

JAMBI, Jambi: Two teenagers were sentenced to seven months
imprisonment each for their part in several thefts, some of them
involving force, in the Angsa Duo market over the past year.

The two young men, 15-year old Arman Arianto and 16-year old
Didi were members of a syndicate that has been operating in the
town's main market. Their two accomplices are still at large,
Antara reported.

The two teenagers said they had no other choice but to steal
to make ends meet, because their parents, who work at the market,
do not earn enough.

"We can't even feed ourselves each day, let alone pay our
school fees," Arman told the court earlier. (emb)