Polresta Denpasar Uncovers 12 Motorcycle Theft Cases in May 2026

Denpasar Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim), alongside district police criminal investigation units, uncovered 12 motorcycle theft cases in May 2026. ‘Of the 12 cases solved, 14 suspects were arrested and detained,’ said Denpasar City Police Chief Commissioner Leonardo D Simatupang during a press conference on Monday (25 May) in Denpasar. Evidence seized included motorcycles, ignition keys, tools, and the suspects’ clothing worn during the thefts. At the same event, Criminal Investigation Unit Chief Inspector Agus Riwayanto Diputra stated that one suspect, Edi Siswanto, 42, was a repeat offender. The man from Jember, East Java, was arrested for stealing a motorcycle parked outside Antik Shop at Jalan Gunung Atena No. 54, Padangsambian Kelod Village, West Denpasar. The suspect, a professional driver, easily carried out the theft as the vehicle owner had left the key in the ignition. ‘This individual was previously arrested by Denpasar City Police, and has now been apprehended by West Denpasar District Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit for the same crime of motorcycle theft,’ said the Criminal Investigation Unit Chief. (H-3) Denpasar’s Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) uncovered a dangerous drug distribution scheme in Bali, where the prescription drug Trihexyphenidyl was disguised as livestock vitamin B Complex packaging. BPOM identified 15 cases with illegal drug distribution primarily via courier services across Bali since 2023. Bank Indonesia’s survey recorded a 5.85% contraction in hotel room prices in Q1 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and declining tourist demand. Chef Benjamin will lead the development of new menus at Sundara restaurant and implement sustainable gastronomy programmes within the resort. Empathy School Bali has clarified legal concerns, confirming its status as a licensed non-formal education centre. Patrols have also been intensified to prevent night-time crimes such as motorcycle theft, burglaries, and other street crimes, in addition to targeting illegal street racing. Household waste, typically discarded at landfills, has been repurposed by women in Ubung Kaja Village, Denpasar City, creating new value. Although PSEL can process mixed waste, the quality and impact of processing are heavily influenced by the condition of waste entering the system. Information on the incident was received at 12.10 Wita from a resident named Kojek to Denpasar City Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) officers. The victim was identified as I Made Wirya, 65. The city’s 238th anniversary marks a significant milestone in Denpasar’s journey as Bali’s provincial capital, continuing to grow as a culture-based creative city.