Couple Arrested for Stealing Aluminum Rolling Doors from Canggu Shop
A couple was arrested by Kuta Utara police for stealing four aluminum rolling doors from a shop in Canggu, Bali, causing losses of around Rp5 million. CCTV footage was key to identifying the suspects.
In the early hours of October 26, 2026 (around 3:30 AM local time), a theft occurred at a shop in Canggu, North Kuta district, Badung Regency, Bali, where four aluminum rolling doors were stolen, causing losses estimated at Rp5 million (approximately USD 320).
Rather than targeting merchandise or cash, the perpetrators specifically removed building components from the shop. North Kuta Police's Criminal Investigation Unit identified and arrested a married couple, identified by initials NKNP (30) and PACA (32), as suspects.
The theft was discovered when the victim's wife noticed the shop's rolling doors were missing and checked CCTV footage, which showed two suspects jumping over a fence, removing the four doors, and fleeing on a motorcycle.
After the victim filed a police report, investigators analyzed the CCTV footage to identify the suspects' motorcycle (a Honda Vario) and subsequently made the arrests. No foreign nationals were involved in this incident, and there is no indication that tourists were directly affected. However, the case highlights ongoing security concerns in Canggu, an area popular with foreign residents and business owners.
Things to Consider
Foreign residents who own or manage shops and properties in Canggu should ensure security cameras are installed and check that metal fixtures such as rolling doors and fences cannot be easily removed. Motion-sensor lighting or security guards for nighttime hours can also help deter break-ins. If targeted, report the incident immediately to the local police station (Polsek) and provide CCTV footage as evidence.
Source: Radar Badung