Robbery attempt in Kebumen pawnshop

KEBUMEN, Central Java: Five armed robbers attempted to rob a pawnshop in Kebumen, Central Java, early Monday morning.

The attempt was foiled by local police. A police officer who asked to remain anonymous said the five robbers were identified as Sunardiyana, 39; Sugiyono, 54; Supriyadi, 57; Siyanto, 40, and Sugiyono, 49.

Sunardiyana was a former member of the Indonesian Military, while Sugiyono was a former local village head, the officer said.

He said there were no casualties. All of the robbers were being detained at the local police office.

Police had seized a Kijang van and a bag containing a crowbar and screwdriver as well as the sketch of the pawnshop location.

(Archipelago)