Malang Police arrest man for residential burglary in Ampelgading

Police in Malang Regency have arrested a 20-year-old man, identified as RD, for breaking into an empty residence in Lebakharjo Village, Ampelgading District. The theft occurred on Sunday, October 4, 2026, around 6:30 PM.

According to AKP M. Budiono of the Malang Police, the suspect entered the victim's home through an unlocked bedroom window and stole gold jewelry from a wardrobe before fleeing through a back door. The victim, identified as HD (23), reported the incident after discovering the theft.

Following an investigation and crime scene processing, authorities apprehended the suspect on Monday, October 6, 2026. The suspect, who resides in the same village as the victim, confessed to the crime. Police seized a 2.443-gram gold necklace and cash as evidence. The suspect faces charges under the Indonesian Criminal Code.