# School asset thefts in Bireuen

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/school-asset-thefts-in-bireuen
> Updated: 2026-08-14T07:01:09.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In Bireuen, police arrested a 29-year-old man, identified as AM, for a series of thefts targeting school assets. Between March and August 2026, the suspect allegedly broke into at least 10 schools using tools like crowbars and screwdrivers to force entry. 

The thefts involved various electronic items, including laptops, computers, projectors, printers, and tablets, with total estimated losses reaching approximately Rp1 billion. Authorities seized stolen electronics and suspected narcotics during the investigation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Bireuen police arrest suspect in Rp1 billion school theft series

Police in Bireuen arrested a suspect accused of stealing Rp1 billion worth of electronic equipment from 10 different schools between March and August 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bireuen-police-arrest-suspect-in-rp1-billion-school-theft-series

### 2026-07-29: Former Batam School Principal Arrested Over 143 Million Rupiah Embezzlement

Batam police arrested former SMA Taruna Kepulauan Riau principal AH for allegedly embezzling 143 million rupiah of school fees after a foundation audit uncovered missing funds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-batam-high-school-principal-arrested-for-embezzlement

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Cite as: School asset thefts in Bireuen. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/school-asset-thefts-in-bireuen