5 Early Robbers Entered The Office's House, The Cap Of The Mayor Of Blitar And Bring Escape Rp. 400 Million

Blitar Mayor Santoso (Photo via City Government)

The Blitar City Police, East Java, are still investigating the theft case accompanied by the confinement of Mayor Blitar Santoso and his wife at their official residence this morning.

Blitar City Police Chief AKBP Argowiyono said members had carried out the crime scene. Currently, a team from the East Java Regional Police is also assisting in investigating the case.

"It happened in the morning at around 3-4 am there was information of violent theft at the official residence of the Mayor of Blitar," he said in Blitar as quoted by Antara, Monday, December 12.

The perpetrators are suspected to be 4-5 people. They went through the side door of the Blitar Mayor's official residence and committed violent theft.

During the action, the perpetrators arrested three members of the Blitar City Satpol PP who were on guard at the official residence. After paralyzing the guards into the official residence.

Then, the perpetrator met with the Mayor of Blitar and also detained the Mayor of Blitar Santoso and his wife inside the house. They threatened and asked to show the location of the storage of valuables.

In the action, the perpetrator also destroyed CCTV installed inside the official residence.

The perpetrator took away money and jewelry belonging to Mayor Blitar's wife with a total value of around Rp. 400 million.

The police chief said that the condition of Mayor Blitar and his wife is currently still traumatized by the incident. However, there were no serious injuries on their bodies. Only a few injuries when the confinement occurred.

In addition, the condition of three members of the Blitar City Satpol PP who were also held captive at this time is also good. They have also been questioned regarding the theft incident accompanied by violence.

"We convey that the Mayor of Blitar and Mother are fine. No one was injured, only at that time," he said.

Meanwhile, to facilitate the investigation process at the Blitar Mayor's official residence, a police line was installed. Those who have no interest are prohibited from entering the official residence area.

"We ask for your prayers, hopefully they can be revealed quickly, so that we can secure the perpetrators immediately," said the Police Chief.