Tuesday, 10 November 2026
ACEH TENGAH | INDATANEWS.COM - Police in Aceh Tengah have solved a motorcycle theft case in Kebayakan District, successfully identifying a suspect and returning the stolen vehicle to its rightful owner.
Aceh Tengah Police Chief AKBP Teguh Siswoyo, S.H., S.I.K., M.H., personally led a press conference and handed the recovered motorcycle back to its owner on Monday, 9 November 2026.He was accompanied by Criminal Investigation Unit Chief AKP Abdul Mufakhir, S.H., M.H., Head of Public Relations AKP Rasimin, and Deputy Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit IPDA Azzahra Wenni Ruhdiara, S.H.
The case highlights the police's efforts to tackle motorcycle theft while ensuring that recovered property is returned to victims through the proper legal process.The theft took place on 9 July 2026 in Bukit Sama Village, Kebayakan District. The incident caused the victim an estimated financial loss of IDR 6 million.
Following an investigation, police identified MM, 27, a resident of Timang Gajah District, Bener Meriah Regency, as the suspect. Police also established that he had a previous conviction for laptop theft.During the theft, the suspect damaged the motorcycle's ignition switch before connecting the electrical wires to start the engine. This enabled him to take the vehicle without using its original key.
After stealing the motorcycle, he allegedly attempted to conceal its identity to make tracing it more difficult. He removed the chassis and engine numbers and opened the vehicle's bodywork to alter its original identifying features.
Investigators had previously arrested MM on 3 August 2026 in Paya Tumpi Village, Kebayakan District, in connection with a separate laptop theft case.
Further investigations subsequently linked him to the motorcycle theft in Bukit Sama Village.For the motorcycle theft, MM faces charges under Article 476 of Indonesia's Criminal Code, known as the KUHP.
The case illustrates the methods criminals can use to steal vehicles and conceal their identities. Police are therefore urging the public to remain vigilant, particularly when parking motorcycles in public areas and residential neighbourhoods.The Aceh Tengah Police Chief advised motorcycle owners to install additional security devices on their ignition systems. He also stressed the importance of keeping vehicle documents complete and ensuring that the vehicle's specifications remain consistent with the manufacturer's standards.
He further warned the public against purchasing motorcycles without official documentation. Such transactions can encourage the circulation of stolen vehicles and expose buyers to potential legal consequences.
During the press conference, AKBP Teguh Siswoyo personally handed the recovered Honda NF125 SD back to F, its rightful owner.
The return marked an important outcome of the investigation, allowing the victim to regain possession of the motorcycle after police successfully traced and recovered it.The Police Chief also urged residents to report suspicious activities, particularly transactions involving vehicles without valid ownership documents.
"If you become aware of anyone selling a vehicle without proper documents, report it to the police immediately or contact the 110 emergency service so that we can follow up on the matter," he stressed.The victim expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Aceh Tengah Police Chief and his officers for successfully solving the theft case and recovering his motorcycle.
The successful operation is expected to strengthen public confidence in the police while encouraging greater community involvement in preventing motorcycle theft.Police emphasised that vehicle owners' vigilance, complete documentation and the public's willingness to report suspicious activities are essential to reducing motorcycle theft. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
