Photographer Robbed in Bogor; Motorcycle and Camera Seized

A photographer has fallen victim to a robbery in which his motorcycle and a bag containing cameras were seized by perpetrators in front of SMP Gunungputri, Bogor, West Java. The police are currently conducting an investigation.

The incident was recounted by the victim and has since gone viral on social media. In his account, the victim, using the account name khyazazel, stated that the robbery occurred in front of a school in Ciangsana, Gunungputri, Bogor Regency, at approximately 03:00 WIB.

At the time of the incident, the victim was waiting for an individual he met via social media, who claimed to be from an event organiser (EO) and required photography services. The victim subsequently accepted the offer and volunteered for the job.

While waiting for the EO representative, three men armed with sickles (celurit) suddenly arrived and snatched the victim’s motorcycle and his bag containing his cameras. The victim subsequently went to the Gunungputri Police Sector to file a report.

The Chief of Gunungputri Police, AKP Hillal Adi Imawan, confirmed the incident. He stated that the authorities are currently conducting an investigation.

“That is correct. The victim has already filed a police report. Currently, the team is conducting a crime scene investigation and further enquiries,” said Hillah when asked for confirmation regarding the viral robbery of the photographer, on Wednesday (22/9/2026).