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Starbucks says customer hurt, employees safe

JAKARTA — Starbucks says one customer sustained injuries from an explosion in Jakarta and was treated on the scene while all employees are confirmed to be safe.

A police armoured personnel carrier is seen parked near the scene of an attack in central Jakarta Jan 14, 2016. Photo: Reuters

A police armoured personnel carrier is seen parked near the scene of an attack in central Jakarta Jan 14, 2016. Photo: Reuters

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JAKARTA — Starbucks says one customer sustained injuries from an explosion in Jakarta and was treated on the scene while all employees are confirmed to be safe.
 
The company says in a statement initial reports suggest the explosion took place close to a store in the Skyline building near one of police posts in downtowm Jakarta. 
 
It says: "We are deeply saddened by the senseless acts that have taken place in Jakarta today; our hearts are with the people of Indonesia.''
 
Starbucks says all stores in Jakarta will remain closed, out of an abundance of caution, until further notice. AP

 

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