Police are still investigating the alleged pickpocketing of a foreign\nnational in Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, South Jakarta. Officers are\ncurrently hunting for the suspected perpetrator. \u201cPatrol units are\nsweeping the area. The criminal investigation unit is searching for the\nperpetrator based on the description provided by the person who recorded\nthe video,\u201d said Setiabudi Police Chief AKBP Riyanto when contacted on\nWednesday (1\/7\/2026). He noted that the suspect in the video was seen\nwearing a dark-coloured hoodie.<\/p>\n
The victim has yet to file a report. Police are urging the victim to\ncome forward to facilitate the investigation. \u201cThe victim has not made a\nreport, and we have requested the video from the person who recorded it.\nHowever, the victim has not been identified and has not filed a report.\nBecause this is a pickpocketing case, the victim may not have realised\ntheir belongings were taken,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Police are also searching for evidence at the scene to further the\ninvestigation, including CCTV footage and witness statements. The public\nis encouraged to report any disturbances to security and public order\nvia the police call centre at 110.<\/p>\n
The pickpocketing incident occurred on Jalan HR Rasuna Said,\nKuningan, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, this morning. The foreign national\nwas pickpocketed while walking on the pavement near the Setiabudi LRT\nstation and a pedestrian bridge staircase. It is reported that a group\nof people stole the victim\u2019s wallet. The theft was witnessed by locals\nand recorded, with the video subsequently going viral on social\nmedia.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/police-hunt-foreign-nationals-pickpocket-in-south-jakartas-kuningan-here-are-the-characteristics-1782888839", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }