Two Teenagers Robbed Of Robbery In Palmerah, One Person Was Stabbed With A Sickle

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JAKARTA - IL (17) became a victim of a robbery when he crossed Jalan Brigjen Katamso, Palmerah, West Jakarta. As a result of the incident, the victim's motorbike was stolen by the perpetrators.

The Deputy Head of Criminal Investigation at the West Jakarta Metro Police Kompol Nicko Purba confirmed the report of the motorcycle robbery at the West Jakarta Metro Police Headquarters.

"Regarding this information, it is true that there was a report from the victim's parents. He was held up with a sickle so he (the victim) submitted and followed what the perpetrator said," he said when confirmed, Friday, March 18.

The robbery started when IL and his friend passed the scene using their motorbike. Suddenly the motorcycle driven by IL was grabbed by the perpetrators, who numbered more than two people.

The victim was brandished a sickle by the perpetrator. Then the perpetrator slashed IL's friend until he found a wound on his back after being stabbed by a gang of gangsters.

According to Police Commissioner Nicko, the robbery incident occurred at around 05.30 WIB. After the incident, the victim and his parents immediately reported the incident to the West Jakarta Police Headquarters Integrated Service Center (SPKT).

"Our team has processed the crime scene and collected a number of evidences. We are still investigating," he said.