Police arrest man who stole neighbour's laptop in West Jakarta

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Police have arrested a man, identified as IN (24), for stealing a laptop from his neighbour in the Semanan area, Kalideres, West Jakarta.

Kalideres Police Chief, Commissioner Rihold Sihotang, said that the arrest began after the victim, MR (31), reported the loss of his laptop on 12th April 2026.

“After receiving the report, the team immediately moved quickly to conduct an investigation. The suspect, identified as IN (24), was successfully apprehended at his rented room in Kampung Gaga, Semanan, Kalideres, West Jakarta, on Tuesday, 12th May,” said Rihold when confirmed in Jakarta, Friday.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Kalideres Police, AKP Rachmad Wibowo, said that the suspect was arrested without resistance.

During the arrest, the police also secured evidence in the form of clothing worn by the suspect when he stole the laptop, as recorded on CCTV.

“After we identified him, it turned out that the suspect was not a stranger, he lived not far from the victim’s house,” said Rachmad.

The suspect is currently being held at the Kalideres Police Station to undergo further legal proceedings.

For his actions, the suspect is charged with Article 476 of the Criminal Code regarding the crime of ordinary theft.