Breaking Into Alfamart Using A Crowbar, Minimarket Thief Specialists Only Take Panties, Singlet Shirts And Cigarettes

Evidence of theft at Alfamart Bekasi/ Photo: IST

BEKASI - The Bekasi Metro Police have arrested two of the three perpetrators of the Alfamart burglary on Jalan Raya Leuwinanggung, Jatikarya, Jatisampurna, Bekasi. One other perpetrator is still being sought.

Head of Subdivision for Public Relations of the Bekasi City Police, Kompol Erna Ruswing Andari, said the two perpetrators carried out their actions on Monday, September 27, around midnight.

However, said Kompol Erna, his actions were caught by the owner of a gypsum shop which was right next to the mini market. The witness, who knew about the incident, was suspicious of the voice coming from Alfamart.

The residents then contacted the head of the Alfamart store, assisted by the local environmental management, who immediately carried out an ambush while the three perpetrators were still inside the minimarket.

"When caught, the perpetrator tried to escape through the roof of the minimarket and fled to the village," he explained.

One suspect with the initials DS was arrested while hiding in a resident's chicken coop, he was immediately taken to the Jatisampurna Police Headquarters, Bekasi City.

Meanwhile, the suspect S, was arrested after a long search and became the target of the residents.

"We are still pursuing one more suspect, the initials M, who fled," he explained.

Erna explained, the three perpetrators entered the shop and grabbed the items on the shelves and took underwear and cigarettes of various brands.

For his actions, the suspects were charged with Article 363 of the Criminal Code with a maximum prison sentence of 5 years.

The two suspects who have been arrested are now in the custody of the Bekasi City Metro Police. They are subject to Article 362 of the Criminal Code which carries a penalty of five years in prison.