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)