Thief escapes police custody

Thief escapes police custody

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The province's military police have
been investigating the alleged role of four policemen in the
escape of a detainee suspected of stealing motorcycles.

East Nusa Tenggara deputy police chief Sr. Comr. Arthur
Damanik said on Thursday that the four policemen were accused of
negligence in guarding the detainee, identified only by his
initials, H.M., and of other disciplinary offenses.

"If proved to be involved in his escape, they would face
severe action from their superiors," Damanik said.

The suspect thief escaped late last December while under
escort by the four policemen, who were taking him to meet his
accomplice.

H.M. had been caught red-handed while operating on the border
area of Kefamenanu, between East Nusa Tenggara and East Timor.
--Antara