{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1572565,
        "msgid": "asmoro-gang-targets-moving-trucks-in-marunda-stealing-tools-1772110537",
        "date": "2026-02-26 14:58:07",
        "title": "\u2018Asmoro\u2019 Gang Targets Moving Trucks in Marunda, Stealing Tools",
        "author": "Ambaranie Nadia Kemala Movanita",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Police in North Jakarta are investigating a series of thefts targeting trucks on Jalan Akses Marunda, where a group known as \u2018Asmoro\u2019 are stealing tools and equipment, including jacks, from moving vehicles. Authorities are urging truck drivers to secure their cargo and park in well-lit, monitored areas to deter these opportunistic thieves, who operate differently from typical \u2018bajing loncat\u2019 or \u2018begal\u2019 criminals.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The head of the Cilincing Police, AKP Bobi\nSubasri, said that the items targeted by thieves on trucks, or those\nknown as the \u2018Asmoro\u2019 gang, on Jalan Akses Marunda, Cilincing, North\nJakarta, are truck tools.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the perpetrators were seen taking items suspected\nto be jacks from trucks that were in motion in a video circulating on\nsocial media.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBased on the video, it appears to be a jack or similar tools,\u201d said\nBobi when confirmed on Thursday (February 26, 2026).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe new price is quite high; I haven\u2019t monitored the price of used\nones,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Police confirmed that they are investigating the case and are\ncurrently looking into it further.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe field team is currently investigating,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The term \u2018Asmoro\u2019 refers to thieves who target trucks or extort truck\ndrivers.<\/p>\n<p>According to Bobi, this is different from \u2018bajing loncat\u2019 or \u2018begal\u2019\ncriminals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is theft; it happens because there is intent and opportunity.\nIt\u2019s different (from \u2018bajilo\u2019),\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>Police are urging truck drivers to ensure that their cargo is secured\nand locked properly, especially when stopping or parking.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven if it\u2019s just for a short time, park the vehicle in a safe and\nwell-lit place, and if possible, in an area with CCTV or security,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n<p>KOMPAS.com is committed to providing clear, trustworthy, and balanced\nfacts. Support the sustainability of clear journalism and enjoy ad-free\nreading through Membership. Join KOMPAS.com Plus now.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/asmoro-gang-targets-moving-trucks-in-marunda-stealing-tools-1772110537",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}