Director of General Crimes at the Polri’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim), Brigjen Pol Susatyo Purnomo Condro.

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The Criminal Investigation Agency of the Indonesian Polri (Bareskrim Polri) has uncovered 1.446 cases of motor vehicle theft during an operation conducted over the last two weeks. As a result, 1.672 individuals have been named suspects, and 471 stolen vehicles have been returned to their owners.

Brigjen Pol Susatyo Purnomo Condro, Director of General Crimes at Bareskrim Polri stated, that these findings follow an evaluation by the Polri Headquarters regarding crimes that cause public concern, including motor vehicle theft.

Bareskrim Polri has also instructed all regional-level Criminal Investigation Directorates (Ditreskrimum) to intensify enforcement actions against motor vehicle theft. This effort is accompanied by increased investigative patrols aimed at ensuring safety in public spaces.

“Over the past two weeks, the hard work of all investigative units has led to the resolution of 1.446 police reports, with 1.672 suspects apprehended,” said Brigjen Pol Susatyo in a statement in Jakarta on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Of those arrested, 1.489 individuals are suspected of being the actual perpetrators of the vehicle thefts, while 102 others are alleged to have acted as receivers of stolen goods. The police have also identified various parties involved in the sale and storage of vehicles obtained through criminal activity.

In addition to solving cases and arresting suspects, Bareskrim Polri has identified 1.477 motor vehicles linked to these investigations. Of these, 471 units were returned to their owners today through coordinated efforts by regional (Polda) and district-level (Polres) police units. Brigjen Pol Susatyo stated, that the return of these vehicles is part of the Polri’s effort to address the needs of citizens who have lost their vehicles due to criminal activity.

“This reflects the National Police’s commitment to stand with the community and understand the public’s concerns, in line with the directives of the Kapolri,” he said.

Furthermore, he encouraged the public not to hesitate to report criminal offenses to the police, noting that police units—from the Polri Headquarters down to the local precinct level—are fully prepared to receive reports and provide services to the public.

Through intensified enforcement and investigative patrols, the Bareskrim of the Polri aims to curb motor vehicle theft while simultaneously enhancing public safety in shared spaces. Bembo