Viral action of schoolchildren successfully catches bicycle thieves in Tangerang

Jakarta – A video showing a thief has been arrested by schoolchildren in Karang Tangah, Tangerang, viral on social media. The offenders were then taken to the Ciledug police station with the help of a motorcycle. In the viral video seen by AFP on Saturday (9/27/2025), the perpetrator’s arm looked like it was tattooed. The offenders wore gray pants, but did not wear clothes. Children still wearing school uniforms surrounded the offenders. They seem to bind the offenders’ hands. Browse to continue with the content contacted separately, Ciledug chief commissioner Ra Dalby said the incident happened on Friday (9/26). Dalby said the offenders intend to steal a bicycle for the cost of returning home. “(Want a thief) bike, want to use the cost of returning home,” Kompol Ra Dalby said when confirmed. The location of the victim’s home is near the school. The offenders’ actions were caught up when they entered the victim’s home. “Just the intention, entered the home of the victim. Residents found, coincidentally close to school,” Dalby said. Furthermore, Dalby said the victim did not make a police report on the incident. The offenders are still secured within 1×24 hours. “But the victim didn’t want to report,” he said. (Mib/Eva)