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Man in Hoodie Suspected in Multiple Arson Attempts Across Indonesian Cities
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Man in Hoodie Suspected in Multiple Arson Attempts Across Indonesian Cities

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Three locations in Bandung and Cimahi, West Java, have been targeted in suspected arson attacks since late July.
  • The suspect, described as a man in a black hoodie carrying a backpack, attempts arson in the early morning hours.
  • In all three incidents, fires were extinguished by residents before they could spread significantly, and police are investigating.

Authorities in West Java are investigating a series of suspected arson attempts targeting three separate locations in Bandung and Cimahi since the end of July. The incidents share a common modus operandi: a lone individual, consistently described as a man wearing a black hoodie and carrying a backpack, approaches the targeted sites in the pre-dawn hours.

I only found out on Saturday morning, when I was about to start selling. I don't really know why someone would want to burn my cart, I hope the perpetrator is caught soon.

— SriyonoA meatball cart owner describes discovering the arson attempt on his livelihood.

In Cimahi, a viral CCTV clip captured the suspect attempting to set fire to food carts belonging to street vendors. The flames, though ignited, were quickly noticed and put out by passersby, preventing significant damage to the carts used by a meatball, dim sum, and fried chicken seller. Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident, with the owner of one cart expressing relief that the fire was contained.

Fortunately, it was discovered in time, otherwise, it would have been completely burned. The front part and the cart cover were burned.

— Agung KurniawanA dim sum and fried chicken cart owner explains the limited damage from the fire.

Similar incidents have been reported in Bandung, where the same suspect profile has been observed. While the fires have been minor due to prompt intervention by locals, the repeated nature of these attacks and the suspect's consistent appearance have raised concerns among residents and law enforcement. Police are actively pursuing leads and reviewing surveillance footage to identify and apprehend the individual responsible for these acts.

The information has been received, and members have followed up by checking and processing the crime scene. We are currently conducting an investigation.

— Iptu Gofur SupangkatA police spokesperson confirms an investigation is underway into the arson attempt.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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