Former Indonesian Army Soldier Involved in Cross-City Motorcycle Theft Arrested by Police

Within approximately one month in July 2026, they reportedly committed thefts five times.

The first theft was a Honda Beat in Rambutan District.

Next, they stole a Honda Vario near the Social Service office complex.

They also stole a Honda Vario at the Medan-Tebingtinggi junction.

Additionally, a Honda Beat was stolen from a multipurpose building.

They also took a Honda Vario in Galang, Serdang Bedagai Regency.

Police arrest five suspects

The case emerged following a report by Marganda Ritonga, who lost a Honda Vario motorbike with license plate BK 5670 AMB.

The theft occurred on Jalan PWS, Sei Putih Timur II Village, Medan Petisah District, on Tuesday (15/9/2026) at approximately 06:48 WIB.

CCTV footage showed two individuals taking the victim’s motorcycle.

After receiving the report, the Resmob Unit of Satreskrim Polrestabes Medan conducted investigations and identified the suspects.

On the same day around 16:10 WIB, the police arrested four suspects: Muhammad Teguh Fadilla, Jerry, Arjunaidi, and Gandi.

"The four suspects were detained near Gang Sereh, Helvetia Village, Labuhan Deli District. Upon interrogation, they admitted their involvement," he said.

Fences also apprehended

The police proceeded with further investigation. Around 17:10 WIB, the team detained Afner Harahap at Jalan Baud, Gang Tembaga, Helvetia Village, Labuhan Deli District, Deli Serdang Regency.

Afner was identified as acting as a receiver of stolen motorcycles.

Besides Gandi and Jerry, police also obtained confessions from Muhammad Teguh Fadilla regarding multiple thefts.