Motorcyclist Robbed and Machete-Attacked in Karawaci; One Suspect Arrested
A video depicting a motorcyclist being robbed and slashed with a machete in the Karawaci area of Tangerang has gone viral. Police have successfully arrested one of the four perpetrators involved in the crime.
The footage, which circulated widely on social media, shows the victim being cornered by four individuals riding two motorcycles. The victim is seen forced away from his motorcycle due to the assault, after which the vehicle was stolen.
AKBP Parikhesit, Head of Criminal Investigation at the Tangerang Kota Metro Police, explained that the incident occurred on Thursday (3/9) on Jalan Akses Tanah Gocep. At the time, the victim had just finished dropping his sibling off at school.
The victim was intercepted by four perpetrators on two motorcycles. One of the suspects confronted the victim, accusing him of revving his engine too loudly, which escalated into an assault using a sharp weapon.
“The victim attempted to resist. However, another perpetrator arrived carrying a machete and attacked the victim,” said Parikhesit on Sunday (4/10/2026).
The victim sustained injuries from the machete attack, and the perpetrators fled with his motorcycle.
Police subsequently gathered witness statements, analysed CCTV footage, and gathered information from the community to identify the characteristics of the perpetrators.
Ultimately, the police successfully identified AR (21), who is suspected of acting as the driver. AR was taken into custody on Thursday (1/10).
“The team conducted a series of investigations and successfully identified one of the perpetrators. The suspect was then apprehended in the Karawaci area,” Parikhesit stated.
Tangerang Kota Metro Police Chief, Kombes Herbin Sianipar, has urged the public, particularly motorists travelling during high-risk hours, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately.
“We urge the public to always be careful when driving, especially in quiet locations and at certain times. If you witness or experience a crime, please contact the police immediately via the 110 call centre so it can be addressed swiftly,” Herbin told reporters on Sunday (4/10/2026).