Police Arrest 2 Thieves at 10 Temples in Bali

BADUNG - The Badung Police, Bali, arrested two perpetrators of theft at a number of temples in the Badung Regency and Tabanan Regency, Bali.

The two perpetrators, with initials MH (22) and MT (53), are daily scavengers.

"Last night we managed to uncover a criminal act of theft. For locations, there are also in Tabanan, "said Badung Police Chief AKBP M Arif Batubara, Wednesday, December 17.

The perpetrators stole money in Pura Dalem Dukuh, Kapal Village, Mengwi District. The perpetrators also stole three money bags that were lost with details, one bag containing approximately 1,200 pieces, so a total of 3,600 pieces.

Four serembeng daksina pelinggih were also stolen from the money, with details, one serembeng containing approximately 300 to 400 pieces.

"With a total of approximately 1,200 pieces. For the losses suffered, Rp. 15 million," he added.

The perpetrator then acted again at Pura Dalem, Adat Village Angantaka, in Abiansemal District, Badung.

The perpetrator took 300 original kepeng money, 2,230 ordinary kepeng money, two bronze sangku, two ordinary sangku, sangku petirtan, a gold sumpang, and one tapakan pelinggih and bokoran, both perpetrators have been stolen.

"Due to this incident, he suffered a loss of more than IDR 6.2 million," he explained.

From the results of the examination, a total of 10 temples were the location of the theft.