en.malanginspirasi.com – The Sukun Police (Polsek Sukun) have uncovered a motorcycle theft (curanmor) case that has been disturbing Malang City residents.
Two perpetrators, identified as RZ (21) and HS (27), were arrested after being proven involved in a series of motorcycle thefts in several areas of Malang City throughout 2026.
Kapolsek Sukun, Commissioner Riyan Wahyuningtyas, stated that the case was uncovered following several reports of missing vehicles received by police from various locations.
Following up on these reports, Criminal Investigation (Reskrim) Unit of Sukun Police conducted an intensive investigation and successfully identified one of the perpetrators.
In the early hours of Saturday morning (June 6, 2026), officers apprehended RZ at a boarding house in the Bandungrejosari area, Sukun District, Malang City.
Based on initial investigations, RZ admitted that he did not act alone, but with a friend identified as HS.
“This disclosure follows a public report, which we then investigated through a series of investigations. Upon being apprehended, RZ admitted that he and HS carried out the theft. Based on further investigations, we successfully apprehended HS the same day,” said Police Commissioner Riyan.
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Officers then apprehended HS, who had fled previously, at a minimarket in the Bandungrejosari area.
Investigators conducted further investigations and discovered that the two perpetrators had committed motor vehicle thefts in at least five different locations.
According to the investigation, the thefts occurred from January to June 2026, primarily targeting motorcycles parked in boarding houses.
Of the five stolen vehicles, three were Honda Beats, one was a Honda Scoopy, and one was a Yamaha Aerox.
The thefts occurred in several areas of Malang City, including the Samaan, Pandanwangi, and Sawojajar sub-districts, as well as several other boarding houses considered to have low levels of surveillance.
Riyan explained that the perpetrators’ modus operandi was relatively simple.
They searched for boarding houses and residential areas with minimal surveillance before stealing vehicles that lacked additional security or were not properly locked.
“The perpetrators targeted vehicles that were relatively easy to steal, especially motorcycles parked without adequate security. This serves as a reminder to the public to always use double locks and to be more vigilant when parking their vehicles,” he explained.
The investigation revealed that two stolen motorcycles had been successfully sold through marketplace platforms and online.
From these sales, the two perpetrators made a profit of approximately IDR 6 million, which they then used to cover daily expenses, including housing costs.
According to her, the investigation into this case aimed not only to apprehend the perpetrators but also as a preventative measure to reduce the number of motor vehicle thefts, which remain a dominant crime in urban areas.
“We are committed to providing a sense of security to the public by responding quickly to every crime report. Solving this case is a form of protection for residents and an effort to maintain a safe and conducive public order and security situation in Malang City,” she emphasized.
For their actions, the two suspects are being charged under Article 476 of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP), which concerns the crime of theft, which carries a maximum prison sentence of five years.
Polsek Sukun urge the public to remain vigilant in safeguarding their private vehicles, especially in boarding houses and densely populated residential areas.
If they see any suspicious activity, please contact the National Police hotline at 110 or Jogo Malang Presisi at 08111272000.
Public participation in improving neighborhood security and promptly reporting suspicious activity is a crucial factor in preventing motorcycle theft.
