2 Dipalak Truck Drivers, Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan Pulogadung Rawan Thugs Bersajam

Capture the video screen of truck driver extortion on Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan

JAKARTA The gang of truck drivers has returned to action on Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan, Kayu Putih Village, Pulogadung District, East Jakarta. Information said the burglary took place on Sunday, December 18, at around 15.00 WIB.

The actions of the two perpetrators were caught on amateur video by another driver, until they finally went viral on social media. From the recording, it can be seen that two perpetrators approached from the side of the door of the truck driver who was walking from Kelapa Gading to Cempaka Putih.

The two perpetrators were seen threatening the driver and assistant of the truck using the sharp weapon they were carrying.

The perpetrator then managed to retrieve two cell phones belonging to the driver and the truck driver before finally escaping.

After receiving the report, the Pulogadung Police Criminal Investigation Unit pursued the perpetrator.

The Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Pulogadung Police, AKP Wahyudi, in Jakarta, Tuesday, said that his party had conducted a crime scene (TKP) for the robbery of the truck driver.

"The crime scene has been checked and it is being followed up," Wahyudi said as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, December 20.

Wahyudi added that until now his party is still hunting for the two people suspected of being involved in the robbery of the driver and truck driver.

"The identity of the perpetrator is not yet known," said Wahyudi.