INFOKU, BLORA –In less than a minute, a motorbike belonging to a resident of Blora District disappeared when he left it to buy mineral water.
The ignition key is still hanging and the handlebars are unlocked, which is a golden opportunity for thieves.
Later, it was discovered that the perpetrator was suspected of not only operating in Blora, but also in the Grobogan Regency area.
Blora Police succeeded in arresting FH, 34, the suspect in the motor vehicle theft (curanmor).
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The disclosure of this case was conveyed directly by the Blora Police Chief, AKBP Inggal Widya Perdana, in a press conference at the Blora Police Headquarters, yesterday (9/11).
The case began when the victim with the initials BSU, 28, lost his Honda Vario in front of a minimarket on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Tambaksari Village, Blora District, Sunday (1/11).
At that time, the victim pulled over to buy mineral water. However, he left the motorcycle with the key still in the ignition.
"The perpetrator took advantage of the vehicle owner's negligence. The ignition key was still hanging and the handlebars were unlocked. Within minutes, the motorcycle was taken away," said Inggal.
Armed with a report from the victim, who reported losses of approximately Rp 8 million, the Blora Police Criminal Investigation Unit launched an investigation. This resulted in the arrest of FH.
The man from Semarang City who lives in Cepu District is suspected of being the perpetrator of inter-district motorcycle theft.
From the results of the development, the suspect is also suspected of stealing a Yamaha NMax in Ngawen District on October 17, 2026.
The motorbike was then sold for Rp. 11 million.
On the same day, the suspect also took action in Wirosari District, Grobogan Regency, by stealing a Honda Beat.
"This suspect has committed several thefts using the modus operandi of looking for vehicles with the keys still in the lock," he stressed.
The police secured the victim's Honda Vario whose license plate had been removed, a pair of license plates K-6302-AY, as well as a white Honda Vario with license plate number K-3696-XE which was used as a means of crime.
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A number of other pieces of evidence in the form of a helmet, the perpetrator's clothes, screwdrivers and wrenches were also confiscated.
For his actions, FH was detained at the Blora Police detention center and charged under Article 476 of the Criminal Code concerning theft with a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
The police also returned the motorbike to the victim.
The Police Chief also reminded the public not to give criminals an opportunity, even if they only leave their vehicles for a moment.
"The key must be removed and the handlebars locked. If necessary, use a double lock," he stressed. (Endah/ IST )
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