Thief killed by mob

Thief killed by mob

JAKARTA (JP): A hoodlum was mobbed to death by residents on
Jl. Taruna in East Jakarta for trying to rob a female pedestrian
yesterday.

East Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col. Gories Mere confirmed the
death of Ely Heri Halawa, 28, and said that the criminal had
tried to rob a woman named Rimawati.

"Ely threatened Rimawati with a machete, demanding her
necklace, but Rimawati refused and shouted for help," Gories
said.

He said the hoodlum ran when he saw area residents approaching
him.

The mob then caught and beat Ely, he said.

Ely died after being treated at Kramat Djati police hospital,
he added. (jun)