Sadist Robber Robbed Ojol Driver In Medan Shot By Police

Illustration (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Guntur Syahputra (37), a sadistic thief who robbed an online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver in Medan Belawan District, Medan City, North Sumatra was shot by police.

"Officers were forced to shoot a suspect named Guntur Syahputra (37) in the leg for trying to escape while being secured," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Belawan IPTU Police, AR Riza, reported by Antara, Monday, January 18.

The arrest began with a victim named Sudarmadi (35) after the suspect robbed his motorcycle and cellphone while waiting for orders at Pelindo Belawan PHC Hospital, Monday, September 28, 2020.

At that time the suspect came with a machete to threaten the victim. The victim was pushed until he fell off his motorcycle, then the suspect took the victim's motorbike and victim's cellphone.

Getting the report, the officer then conducted an investigation and examined a number of witnesses. After four months, officers managed to identify the suspect and make an arrest.

"We secured the suspect in the Belawan Bahari area. At that time, he was carrying iron scissors and was suspected of wanting to act in a crime," he said.

From the statement the suspect admitted that he had acted many times. The victim's motorbike has also been sold to collectors in Medan Marelan.

"Based on police records, the suspect is known to have been jailed twice with the same case. As a result of his actions, the suspect is threatened with a six-year prison sentence," he said.