Denpasar Police Arrest 124 Suspects in 100 Theft Cases Over Three Months
The Denpasar City Police Department (Polresta) and subordinate police sectors have uncovered 100 theft cases over the past three months, specifically since early January 2026, resulting in the arrest of 124 suspects across various cases.
Kombes Leonardo D Simatupang, Chief of the Denpasar City Police, disclosed that hundreds of cases fall within the category of “4C” crime. The four categories of theft he referenced include curat (aggravated theft), curas (robbery with violence), curanmor (motor vehicle theft), and cusa (simple theft).
“Since the January-March period, we have enforced action against 4C crime cases. The Denpasar City Police network successfully uncovered 100 cases of 4C crime with a total of 124 suspects,” Leonardo stated during a press conference at his office on Friday, 13 March 2026.
Leonardo reported that police secured various items of evidence from the suspects’ hands, including 22 motorcycles, two cars, jewellery weighing 130 grams, and 15 mobile phones of various brands.
According to Leonardo, the suspects employed diverse modus operandi for their criminal activities. One modus operandi in motor vehicle theft involves using a T-key to steal victim motorcycles. Additionally, there were cases of aggravated theft targeting homes and boarding houses when residents were away.
“The method involves breaking down doors or windows,” Leonardo explained.
“For robbery with violence, perpetrators rob victims on the street whilst making threats,” he added.
Among the 124 suspects apprehended, two were repeat offenders in narcotics cases, with initials DDS (26) and PPD (30). Leonardo stated that DDS was previously convicted in a narcotics case in 2017. DDS was arrested again in connection with a robbery case on Pulau Batanta Street, Denpasar.
“Their modus operandi involved extortion and threatening victims by claiming it was to settle a narcotics case,” Leonardo said.
Meanwhile, suspect PPD was a repeat narcotics offender in 2016 and 2022. In the first case, PPD was apprehended by the Bali Regional Police, whilst the second case was handled by Bangli Police.
“Now at the Denpasar City Police, the case involves robbery with violence. The modus operandi involved accusing victims of being drug dealers, then demanding ransom money initiated through violence,” he added.
The suspects face charges under Articles 476, 477, and 479 of the Indonesian Criminal Code, with maximum sentences of nine years imprisonment.
Denpasar Police Return Stolen Vehicles
The Denpasar City Police also returned several stolen vehicles that were recovered. One such vehicle was a Toyota Alphard with registration plate B 1821 ADH belonging to a resident whose car was stolen in East Denpasar.
Based on investigation findings, police located the luxury vehicle in Jepara, Central Java. “Evidence items that were successfully secured have also been returned to victims, following identification processes by investigators,” Leonardo stated.
Leonardo stated that the Denpasar City Police and subordinate police sectors will continue conducting patrols to reduce crime rates, particularly ahead of Nyepi and Idul Fitri holidays.
“We continue to intensify patrol activities and law enforcement to suppress crime rates, particularly ahead of Nyepi and Idul Fitri holidays, as well as tourism activities in Bali,” he concluded.