Salatiga, Central Java – The Unit Reaksi Cepat (URC) team of the Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) of Salatiga Police has successfully uncovered a theft case that occurred in the Sidorejo area of Salatiga City. Two suspects were arrested after officers conducted an investigation and analyzed CCTV footage from around the crime scene.
The two suspects were identified by their initials as KP (21), an unemployed male resident of Semarang City, and BMP (26), a private-sector employee and resident of Semarang City.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 4:58 p.m. local time, in the Jalan Kemiri area of Sidorejo, Salatiga. The incident subsequently went viral on social media.
The victim, a 19-year-old female student, was walking alone toward her campus. While on her way, she took out her mobile phone to communicate with a friend via WhatsApp.
While the victim was using her phone, two men riding together on a motorcycle suddenly approached from behind. One of the suspects, who was riding as a passenger, forcibly grabbed the victim’s mobile phone.
After successfully taking the phone, the two suspects immediately fled the scene on the motorcycle.
Following the incident, the victim reported the case to Salatiga Police for investigation and legal action.
In response to the report, the URC team of the Salatiga Police Criminal Investigation Unit conducted a series of investigative measures, including questioning the victim and witnesses, collecting evidence, and examining CCTV footage from around the location.
Based on the investigation and analysis of the evidence obtained, officers succeeded in identifying the two individuals allegedly involved in the theft.
The Salatiga Police Criminal Investigation Unit’s Resmob team then continued the investigation and successfully arrested both suspects in the Semarang City area.
During the operation, police also secured several pieces of evidence, including one purple OPPO Reno13 F mobile phone allegedly belonging to the victim, one Honda Beat motorcycle allegedly used in the crime, as well as several items of clothing and helmets allegedly related to the incident.
Salatiga Police Criminal Investigation Unit Chief AKP Radytya Triatmaji Pramana, S.H., M.H., explained that the case was uncovered through a rapid response to the public report and further examination of the available evidence.
“After receiving the report, officers questioned the victim and witnesses and conducted an in-depth examination of the CCTV footage. Based on the investigation, the identities of the two suspects were established, and they were subsequently arrested in the Semarang City area,” said AKP Radytya Triatmaji Pramana, S.H., M.H.
Based on the preliminary examination, the two suspects are allegedly involved in a theft carried out by suddenly taking the victim’s mobile phone while she was walking and using the device.
The suspects are being processed under Article 477 paragraph (1) letter g of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP), in accordance with the results of the investigation and applicable legal provisions.
The two suspects are currently in police custody and undergoing further legal proceedings at Salatiga Police.
Investigators are also completing the necessary investigation administration, coordinating with the Public Prosecutor, and conducting further development of the case.
Salatiga Police urge the public to remain vigilant when using mobile phones in public places, particularly while walking along roadsides.
Members of the public are also encouraged to immediately report to the police if they become victims of, or have information about, a criminal offense.
(Public Relations Division of Salatiga Police, Central Java Regional Police)
