Stolen Motorbike Sold On Facebook Leads To Arrest Of Two Suspects
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| Police uncover a motorcycle theft case in Banjarmasin by tracking stolen vehicle sales on social media, leading to the arrest of two suspects. |
Banjarmasin – The Criminal Investigation Unit of East Banjarmasin Police Sector, under Banjarmasin Police Department and South Kalimantan Regional Police, has successfully uncovered a motorcycle theft case by tracking the sale of stolen vehicles through social media.
Two suspects identified as MAJ (27) and AH (23) were arrested and secured along with evidence, including a stolen motorcycle.
Head of Criminal Investigation Unit, Ipda Sukma Yudhistira Nugraha, stated that the case began with a public report regarding a stolen motorcycle on March 15, 2026.
“After receiving the report, we immediately conducted an investigation and found the victim’s motorcycle being offered for sale on Facebook,” he said on Tuesday in Banjarmasin.
Officers then carried out further investigation using an undercover approach by posing as potential buyers to confirm the identity of the vehicle. A meeting with the suspects was arranged on Gatot Subroto Street.
During the transaction process, officers checked the vehicle’s frame and engine numbers, which matched the victim’s motorcycle.
“Once confirmed, officers immediately moved in to make the arrest. The suspect attempted to flee toward a swamp area,” Yudhistira explained.
Despite the escape attempt, the first suspect, MAJ, was successfully apprehended. During initial questioning, he admitted committing the theft with an accomplice.
Following further investigation, officers quickly moved to the second suspect’s hideout in the Pangambangan area.
“The second suspect was arrested without resistance at his residence. He was involved in assisting by pushing the stolen vehicle,” he added.
Police secured one unit of a 2018 Honda Beat motorcycle belonging to the victim as evidence.
The case began when the victim parked the motorcycle at the courtyard of Langgar Darussalam after performing dawn prayers. The vehicle was later reported missing as it was not locked properly.
As a result, the victim suffered an estimated loss of around IDR 10 million and reported the incident to the police.
Authorities are currently investigating the possibility of a wider network or additional suspects involved in the case.
“We urge the public to remain vigilant when parking their vehicles and ensure proper locking to prevent theft,” Yudhistira concluded.
