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2 clusters · 4 sources · 11 days · First seen · Last updated

Street crime and motorcycle thefts in Karawang

Overview

Reports of rising street crime in West Java have emerged following several incidents in Karawang. In mid-August, a 17-year-old student was targeted by two men on a motorcycle in the Telagasari District. One suspect allegedly used a cutter to threaten the victim before stealing a motorcycle and a mobile phone.

Later in the month, a religious teacher in Pucung Village reported a different theft involving a Honda Scoopy motorcycle. In this instance, a suspect identified as Arifmunawir allegedly gained entry to the victim’s home by posing as a traveler from East Nusa Tenggara. After being provided food and rest, the suspect reportedly fled with the vehicle after requesting a ride home.

Entities

Karawang Police · Ciputat Timur Police · West Java

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Karawang teacher reports motorcycle theft by suspected traveler

    A religious teacher in Karawang, West Java, reported his Honda Scoopy motorcycle stolen after a man posing as a traveler from NTT gained his trust and fled with the vehicle.

  2. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    West Java street crime rises as student robbed in Karawang

    A 17-year-old student in Karawang, West Java, was robbed of his motorcycle and phone by two men using a sharp weapon.

Sources

ambon.tribunnews.com · beritajatim.com · karawangnews.com · regional.liputan6.com