Investigating One Missing Motorcycle, Police in Gianyar Seize Eleven Vehicles

The Sukawati Sector Police in Gianyar have seized 11 stolen motorcycles. The seizure of these dozen vehicles began following a report from a resident regarding the loss of a single motorcycle.

“We have seized 11 units of motorcycles resulting from criminal activities from various locations in Gianyar Regency and Denpasar City,” stated the Sukawati Police Chief, Commissioner I Nyoman Wiranata, in a statement on Friday (5/6/2026).

The Sukawati Police initially received a report regarding the loss of one motorcycle and a mobile phone from a Gianyar resident named I Gede Putu Darma on 15 May 2026. The motorcycle, with registration number DK 5930 FBL, went missing at a shop-house project on Jalan Batuyang, Banjar Tangkeban, Batubulan Kangin Village.

During the investigation process, the Sukawati Police obtained information regarding two individuals named M Mone (28) and Timotius JW (22), who were suspected of involvement in the theft of Darma’s motorcycle on Jalan Batuyang.

Police received intelligence on Thursday (4/6/2026) that Mone and Timotius were located in Kedonganan Village, Kuta District, Badung. Officers subsequently moved to the location and successfully apprehended both suspects.

Upon raiding the location, police discovered 11 motorcycles of various brands. Investigations revealed that these dozen motorcycles were the result of criminal acts committed by Mone and Timotius.

Following physical inspections and the matching of chassis and engine numbers, it was confirmed that the motorcycles were stolen from several locations in Gianyar and Denpasar. One of the motorcycles was the unit belonging to Darma that had been reported stolen in Sukawati.

“Mone and Timotius are now in custody. In addition to the 11 motorcycles, we also seized one mobile phone, one screwdriver, and two sharp weapons of the ‘cudik’ type, which are suspected to have been used in the commission of these crimes,” Wiranata added.

Mone and Timotius are identified as recidivists. They have been named suspects and face charges under Article 477 of Law Number 1 of 2023 regarding the Criminal Code (KUHP). Police are still investigating the possibility of a wider motorcycle theft network involving the two youths.