# Pekanbaru public infrastructure theft

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pekanbaru-public-infrastructure-theft
> Updated: 2026-09-15T23:24:37.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Unknown individuals have stolen at least 70 public street lighting (PJU) panels and various components across several districts in Pekanbaru, including Sukajadi, Tenayan Raya, Kulim, Bukit Raya, and Binawidya. 

Masykur Tarmizi, Head of the Pekanbaru City Transportation Agency (Dishub), stated that the stolen items include critical operational equipment such as MCBs, kWh meters, and contactors, as well as cabling from the lighting network. The thefts have left numerous roads in total darkness. 

The agency has reported the incidents to the police and deployed a specialized team to increase field surveillance. Local authorities are also requesting that the community report suspicious activity.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Pekanbaru street lighting panels stolen by unknown individuals

Unknown individuals have stolen approximately 70 street lighting panels and cables in Pekanbaru, leaving multiple roads dark. The city's Transportation Agency has reported the theft to police.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pekanbaru-street-lighting-panels-stolen-by-unknown-individuals

### 2026-09-10: Pekanbaru City Government targets underground relocation of messy cables

Pekanbaru authorities are moving disorganized overhead telecommunications cables underground, starting with Jalan Ronggowarsito, to improve city aesthetics and public safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pekanbaru-city-government-targets-underground-relocation-of-messy-cables

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Cite as: Pekanbaru public infrastructure theft. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pekanbaru-public-infrastructure-theft