Police arrest car window smash thief in Gorontalo

A suspect identified as AA, a 39-year-old resident of Palembang, was arrested in Gorontalo on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The arrest was the result of a joint operation involving the Polresta Gorontalo Kota, Polres Morowali, and Polresta Banggai.

The suspect is accused of participating in a car window smashing theft ring operating in Central Sulawesi. According to police, the group targeted victims by posing as bank customers to monitor individuals making cash transactions. Once victims left the bank and were distracted, the suspects would smash their car windows to steal valuables and cash.