Police Arrest Two Motorcycle Theft Suspects in Tangerang, Six Motorcycles Seized
The Criminal Investigation Unit of Pinang Police Precinct has successfully arrested two motorcycle theft (curanmor) suspects in Pinang, Tangerang City. Six motorcycles were seized as evidence.
“This operation is part of handling police reports received from January through February 2026, with incidents occurring in Pinang District, Tangerang City,” stated Metro Tangerang City Police Chief Commissioner Raden Muhammad Jauhari in a statement on Sunday (1 March 2026).
The arrests stemmed from a community patrol (cipkon) conducted by Pinang Police Precinct officers. The theft occurred on Tuesday (24 February) at approximately 03:20 WIB in the Panunggangan Utara area.
The victim had parked a Honda Beat motorcycle in their home’s yard with the steering locked. During the pre-dawn meal time, the victim heard suspicious sounds from the porch and discovered someone attempting to steal the motorcycle.
“The victim spontaneously shouted ‘thief’, which was heard by the Operational Team of Pinang Police Precinct conducting patrol operations to prevent robbery, theft and motorcycle theft as well as public order disturbances. Officers immediately pursued and successfully apprehended one suspect at the location,” he stated.
Following interrogation and investigation led by the Pinang Police Precinct’s Investigation Chief, officers moved to Cisoka District. Police successfully apprehended a second suspect and recovered five additional motorcycles of various brands allegedly obtained through criminal activity.
The two apprehended suspects, identified as M (30) and R (38), are known to work as daily wage labourers. Besides the six motorcycles of various brands, police confiscated several tools used to commit the crimes, including a modified T-shaped wrench, an L-shaped wrench, a screwdriver, and two angle grinders allegedly used to manufacture modified keys.
Both suspects are currently being held at Pinang Police Precinct and face charges under Article 477 of Law Number 1 of 2023 (New Criminal Code) regarding theft with aggravating circumstances (curat) carrying maximum prison sentences of 7 to 9 years.
Raden emphasised that authorities will continue investigating to uncover possible criminal networks and other crime locations.
“We will not tolerate street criminals, particularly those committing motorcycle theft that disturb the community. Regular patrols and firm action will continue to maintain security in our jurisdiction,” he stated.
Currently, investigators are conducting intensive examination and tracing possible connections to other crime scenes involving the two suspects. Tangerang City Metro Police urge the public to remain vigilant, use double locking when parking vehicles, and immediately report crimes to the emergency number 110 if they witness or experience criminal activity.