Police arrest suspect in brutal Depok robbery; one suspect still at large

Authorities in Cimanggis, Depok, have apprehended a 28-year-old suspect, identified as DR, in connection with a brutal robbery that took place early on June 8. The incident occurred in the Tapos sub-district, where the suspect allegedly targeted a residence. A second individual involved in the crime, known only as IY, remains at large as police continue their search.

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The crime scene was on Jalan Raya Bogor, Sukamaju Baru Village, Tapos District, Depok City.

According to Police Chief Komisaris Jupriono, the investigation began after the victim filed a report on June 8. The suspect, DR, reportedly gained entry to the house by climbing over a fence and using a key left in the lock from the inside. IY allegedly acted as a lookout outside the premises. Once inside, DR began searching for valuables and managed to steal a mobile phone.

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After the door was opened, suspect DR entered the house and looked for valuables, one of which was successfully taken, a mobile phone.

The situation escalated when DR entered one of the bedrooms and encountered a resident who was still awake. When the resident cried out, DR allegedly attacked them with a machete. The commotion alerted the resident's mother, who came to assist but was also attacked by DR. After inflicting injuries on both individuals, DR fled the scene with the stolen mobile phone.

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Because of the victim's scream, the mother also woke up and helped. It turned out she was also slashed by suspect DR.

The two victims, a mother and her child, sustained injuries and received hospital treatment for three days before being released. The child suffered wounds to the cheek and head, while the mother sustained injuries to her hand, including a nearly severed finger. Following the report, police launched an investigation and successfully apprehended DR two days later at his hiding place, recovering the stolen mobile phone. DR is being charged under Article 479, paragraph 2 of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) concerning aggravated theft, which carries a maximum penalty of 12 years imprisonment.

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Alhamdulillah two days later suspect DR was successfully apprehended by us at his hiding place along with evidence of his crime, namely the victim's mobile phone.