Police have arrested four suspects in the brutal murder and robbery of 60-year-old Dumaris Isni Sitio in Pekanbaru, Riau. The arrests took place in Central Aceh and Binjai, North Sumatra. The victim died after being beaten with a wooden block following a violent theft.
Pekanbaru, May 3, 2026 – A joint team from Resmob Jatanras Polda Riau and Sat Reskrim Polresta Pekanbaru arrested four suspects on Saturday (May 2), as revealed by Polda Riau's Head of Public Relations, Kombes Pol Zahwani Pandra Arsyad, and Pekanbaru Police Chief, Kombes Pol Muharman Arta.
"Yes, they have been arrested. Now under further examination," Zahwani said, quoted Sunday (May 3). Two suspects were caught in Central Aceh, the other two in Binjai. The arrests follow the investigation into the murder of Dumaris Isni Sitio, which occurred on Wednesday (April 29) around 10:00 WIB on Jalan Kurnia II, Rumbai.
CCTV footage shows a woman initialed AF, the victim's former daughter-in-law, shaking hands with Dumaris before an unidentified man brutally beat her with a wooden block. The perpetrators stole jewelry, passport, 400 Singapore Dollars, cellphone, and the husband's wedding ring. Victim's husband, Salmon Meha, discovered his wife's body around 11:00 WIB upon returning from tax errands.
Police have questioned four witnesses and analyzed CCTV from April 9, 2026. The case has special attention from Riau Police Chief Irjen Pol Herry Heryawan. A case expose is scheduled for Monday (May 4).
