Two ex-convicts shot in robbery

Two ex-convicts shot in robbery

JAKARTA (JP): Two ex-convicts were shot by a policeman for
allegedly robbing a gold necklace from a woman on Jl. Pejagalan
Raya in the Tambora district of West Jakarta early yesterday.

Tambora police chief Maj. Chairul Anwar said that an officer
who was in the area gave chase to the two suspects when he heard
cries for help from people in the Pejagalan market.

"The villains ignored the warning shots he fired so he shot
and wounded them," he added.

The two suspects, identified as Heru Merdipan, 25 and Pulung,
37, were released from jail about a month ago after completing
sentences for minor robberies.

Chairul said that two other members of the gang escaped from
the scene on a motorcycle.

Heru and Pulung were rushed to Kramat Jati Police Hospital in
East Jakarta for treatment.

The victim in the robbery, Warsini, 30, was stabbed in her
left leg by one of the gang during the incident. She was rushed
to Sumber Waras Hospital in West Jakarta, but was allowed to go
home after receiving medical treatment.

Chairul said four people riding two motorcycles tried to force
Warsini to hand over her 20-gram gold necklace at 6:30 a.m.

"Warsini refused their demand so they stabbed her in the leg
with a machete and snatched it from her," Chairul said.

"We are still looking for the other two robbers," Chairul
added.

"I have not yet heard any news about the condition of the two
men shot during the incident," city police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Aritonang said.

"If the doctor says that they do not need to stay in hospital
then they will be sent back to Tambora police subprecinct for
questioning," he said.

He claimed the police have identified the two members of the
gang who escaped, but asked the media to be patient in awaiting
the results of efforts to track them down. (ivy/edt)