Congolese National Suspected of Stealing Rental Motorbike in Gianyar, Bali
Bali Police announced that a 34-year-old Congolese man, identified by the initials JAA, is suspected of stealing a white Honda ADV motorbike owned by a rental company in Gianyar regency. According to police, he took the vehicle after leaving a villa and noticing the keys left in the ignition. Investigators say he acted alone, with no evidence of network involvement.
Director of General Criminal Investigation at Bali Regional Police, Commissioner Lintar Mahardhono, announced at a press briefing in Denpasar on Monday, November 10, that a 34-year-old Congolese man identified by the initials JAA is suspected of stealing a white Honda ADV motorbike belonging to a rental company in Gianyar regency.
According to police, the suspect left a villa and noticed the motorbike with its keys still in the ignition, then took the vehicle. The stolen motorbike had previously been rented by a US citizen, police said.
Mahardhono stated that based on preliminary investigation, the suspect acted alone and no evidence of network involvement was found. Since the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Gianyar Police, detailed handling of the case has been passed to that precinct, and the regional police did not provide further details.
Things to Consider
Always remove the key and keep it with you when parking a rental motorbike, even for brief stops at a villa or elsewhere. Use an additional wheel or disc lock when possible for extra security. Do not assume villa parking areas are automatically safe, especially overnight; park in a locked or monitored area if available. If your motorbike is stolen, report it immediately to the local police station with jurisdiction over the location where the theft occurred.
Source: JPNN.com