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Police Exchange Fire With Motorcycle Thief Suspect in Tangerang
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Police Exchange Fire With Motorcycle Thief Suspect in Tangerang

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police engaged in a shootout with a suspected motorcycle thief in Tangerang, Banten, on Friday.
  • The incident began when a Brimob officer attempted to stop the suspect, who then fired at the police.
  • The suspect escaped, but the stolen motorcycle was recovered; no casualties were reported.

A tense chase and shootout unfolded in Tangerang, Banten, on Friday as police pursued a suspected motorcycle thief. The incident occurred in the Citra Raya area of Panongan District after the suspect allegedly stole a Honda Beat motorcycle.

Eyewitness videos showed an plainclothes police officer chasing two individuals believed to be the thieves. The pursuit escalated when the suspects attempted to flee. Police fired a warning shot into the air, but one of the suspects retaliated with gunfire, causing panic among other motorists.

The victim's stolen motorcycle was successfully recovered.

— Ipda Tri LeksonoHead of Public Relations for the Tangerang City Police, confirming the recovery of the stolen vehicle.

According to Ipda Tri Leksono, Head of Public Relations for the Tangerang City Police, the situation began when a Brimob officer on patrol received a report of a motorcycle theft. The officer spotted the stolen vehicle and tried to stop the rider, who then opened fire. The suspect managed to escape, leaving the stolen motorcycle behind. "The victim's stolen motorcycle was successfully recovered," Leksono stated.

No injuries or fatalities resulted from the exchange. Police are currently investigating to identify the suspects, reviewing CCTV footage, and interviewing witnesses. Authorities also continue to search for bullet casings from the incident. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the emergency hotline.

And if you see someone with suspicious movements, report it immediately via the 110 call center.

— Ipda Tri LeksonoHead of Public Relations for the Tangerang City Police, urging public vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.
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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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