Padang police arrest recidivist for motorcycle theft

Police in Padang have arrested a 52-year-old recidivist, identified as TS, for the theft of a motorcycle belonging to a school guard. The arrest took place in the Pasar Raya Padang area on Saturday night.

The theft occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 2, 2026, at the residence of a guard from SMPN 30 Padang. The victim discovered his Yamaha Mio M3 was missing around 05:00 WIB. Following an investigation, the Tim 1 Klewang unit identified and apprehended the suspect, who confessed to the crime. Authorities have seized the stolen motorcycle as evidence, and the suspect is currently in custody facing charges under the Indonesian Criminal Code for aggravated theft.