Ninja Motorcycle Snatcher Arrested in Central Jakarta After Evading Victim

Police have arrested a perpetrator of a motorcycle-based snatch theft involving a Kawasaki Ninja in Gambir, Central Jakarta. The suspect, identified by the initials NA, was apprehended in Cakung, East Jakarta, after initially evading a pursuit by the victim.

“On Thursday, 10 September 2026, at approximately 00:40 WIB, the victim was riding on a motorcycle with a companion along Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan,” stated Kompol Akhmadi, Head of Public Relations for the Central Jakarta Metro Police, on Wednesday (30/9/2026).

The perpetrator suddenly pulled up alongside the victim from the left side. Akhmadi noted that the suspect was operating a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle.

“The perpetrator immediately snatched the victim’s mobile phone. The victim attempted to pursue the suspect but was unable to catch up,” he explained.

The victim subsequently reported the incident to the police. Upon receiving the report, investigators immediately conducted a series of enquiries to apprehend the perpetrator.

“Following the report, criminal investigation personnel from the Gambir Sector Police and Central Jakarta Police were successful in securing the suspect,” he added.

He stated that the suspect was arrested on Thursday, 24 September 2026. Several pieces of evidence were seized during the arrest.

“The evidence secured includes a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, a jacket, trousers, a helmet, shoes, and one black bag containing four chargers, seven charging cables, three SIM ejectors, and one power bank. The victim’s mobile phone is still being sought,” he concluded.