The Perpetrator Of The Robbery Who Persecuted The Owner Of The House With A Wood Balok In Agam Wasburied By The Police

The Bukittinggi Police have conducted a crime scene investigation in the case of violent theft in Langgal, Agam Regency. The police are still hunting for the perpetrators. (ANTARA/Al Fatah).

The Bukittinggi City Police, West Sumatra stated that they were hunting down the perpetrators of the robbery of a house that was also used as a daily food stall in the Langkat area, Ampek Angkek District, Agam Regency.

"We are currently still investigating and hunting down the perpetrators. The incident occurred on Sunday (2/2) and caused one victim to be injured," said Head of the Public Relations Section (Kasi) of the Bukittinggi Police, AKP Diki Satria, Monday, February 3.

The investigation process was carried out by asking for further information from the victim, the owner of the house, aged 70 years.

"The condition of the victim is currently still being treated at the hospital because he suffered a number of injuries to his body," he said.

The victim was found lying covered in blood while his house was in a mess when the unfortunate incident occurred.

The perpetrator is suspected of committing violent theft against the victim who lives alone in the house or shop. The perpetrator hit the victim using a wooden block found by police officers at the crime scene (TKP).

He said that for the time being the material loss was estimated at Rp. 5 million because the victim's motorbike was also taken away by the perpetrator.

It is known that the victim used to sell various kinds of merchandise, including coffee and tea at his shop.

"We urge the public to increase their vigilance and immediately report if they see anything suspicious," he said.