Three robbers nabbed in Bekasi morning raid

Three robbers nabbed in Bekasi morning raid

JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi police announced that they have arrested
three of five suspected robbers during a morning raid on Jl. Raya
Tambun yesterday morning.

According to the head of the local police, Lt. Col. Hari
Pribadi, the other two members of the gang managed to escape
during the raid yesterday led by head of the Cibitung police
subprecinct First Lieutenant Yan Sultra.

"But we know their identities. It is only a matter of time
before we get them," Hari said.

He said Yan and his men spotted the robbers accidentally while
driving in a car on Jl. Raya Tambun.

In their car, believed stolen, police seized a wide range of
sharp weapons and equipment, including a toy FN gun, a dozen
knifes and daggers, scissors, and two fake vehicle license
plates.

Police also found material evidence which was believed to have
been stolen by the criminals from a residence on Jl. Jalur Raya.
Thee goods confiscated consisted of a 23-inch TV set, Rp 3
million (US$1,373) cash money, jewelry and some electronic goods.

Based on preliminary police questioning, the three detained
suspects admitted that they were operating in several areas in
Bekasi and Central Java. (bsr)