Man Allegedly Steals Six 3kg LPG Cylinders in Bogor; Police Investigating

A video showing the alleged theft of six 3kg LPG cylinders from a shop in Wanaherang Village, Gunung Putri District, Bogor, West Java, has gone viral on social media. The perpetrator reportedly pretended to be a customer.

In the video viewed on Saturday (3/10/2026), the incident is said to have occurred on Friday (2/10) morning. Initially, the perpetrator is seen interacting with the shopkeeper.

When the shopkeeper appeared to leave the shop’s exterior area, the perpetrator immediately carried out the theft of the LPG cylinders.

The perpetrator was seen acting alongside a small child and a woman, who are narrated to be the perpetrator’s child and wife.

Confirming the incident, the Chief of Gunung Putri Sector Police, Commissioner Hillal Adi Himawan, stated that the authorities are aware of the event. An investigation is currently underway.

“We are monitoring and further investigations are being conducted,” said Hillal.

He added that the police will conduct a site visit. The investigation will proceed to uncover the identity of the thief.

“The perpetrator is still being identified,” he concluded.