A man was beaten by residents in Tanjung Duren, West Jakarta, after being caught stealing a motorbike on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Locals chased, tied, and assaulted him before police intervened. The suspect is now undergoing examination at Grogol Petamburan Police Station.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening, April 25, 2026, in Tanjung Duren, West Jakarta. A video circulating on social media shows the suspect riding the stolen motorbike through an alley before being chased by a resident. He fell, was tied to an electric pole, and beaten one by one by locals until begging for mercy.
Head of Criminal Investigation at Metro West Jakarta Police Resort, AKBP Arfan Zulkan Sipayung, confirmed the event on Sunday, April 26, 2026. "Sudah ya, ketahuan warga (mencuri motor)," he said when contacted by reporters. He explained the suspect was assaulted by residents due to their anger, but police quickly secured him without causing death.
Grogol Petamburan Police Sector Chief, AKP Reza Aditya, stated the suspect is now at Grogol Petamburan Police Station for further examination by the Criminal Unit. Police emphasized the perpetrator was secured after being caught by residents.
