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Motorcycle theft incidents in Medan

Overview

Police in the Medan area of North Sumatra have conducted several arrests related to motorcycle theft.

On September 14, 2026, officers from the Pelabuhan Belawan Resort arrested a 34-year-old man in Medan Deli for aggravated theft. The suspect, identified as RP, confessed to stealing a motorcycle and damaging a residence, later selling dismantled parts for 1.5 million IDR.

Following this, on September 16, 2026, Medan Kota Police apprehended two repeat offenders, Idris Sardi Sihotang and Dian Hafiq Sinambela, during an attempted theft on Jalan Air Bersih. The suspects were caught after a victim attempted to stop them from starting a parked Honda Vario.

Entities

RP · Medan Deli · Polsek Medan Kota · Dian Hafiq Sinambela · Idris Sardi Sihotang

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Medan Kota Police arrest two repeat motorcycle theft offenders

    Two repeat motorcycle theft offenders were arrested by Medan Kota Police in Indonesia after being caught attempting to steal a Honda Vario while the ignition key was still in the vehicle.

  2. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Police arrest theft suspect in Medan Deli

    Police in North Sumatra arrested a 34-year-old man for aggravated theft involving a stolen motorcycle and a broken-in residence in the Labuhan Deli area.

Sources

harianjogja.com · inews.id · matabangsa.com · megapolitan.okezone.com · sayangsabah.com.my · senggang.republika.co.id · smartnewstapanuli.com