3 Months Fugitive, Obscene Grandfather From Balikpapan Successfully Arrested

An old grandfather who sexually abused a minor was arrested after 3 months on the run in Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan, Friday, September 13, 2024. (Special)

BALIKPAPAN - After being on the run and on the wanted list (DPO) for almost 3 months, an old man who sexually abused a minor was finally arrested in Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan.

The 60-year-old grandfather with the initials P hid in a remote village after finding out he was being targeted by the police.

When arrested, the grandfather could only surrender. In fact, he also handed over a number of evidences requested by the officers, such as the clothes he used when committing immoral acts to the 14-year-old victim.

Head of Public Relations of the Balikpapan Police, Ipda Sangidun, said that the sexual abuse case occurred when the perpetrator was still living in the area of Jalan Proklamasi, Manggar Village, Balikpapan City.

"The suspect was complained by the victim's family on June 22, 2024. The perpetrator lives in Manggar," said Sangidun at the Balikpapan Police Headquarters, Friday (13/9/2024) Night.

Until now, the grandfather is still undergoing intensive examination at the Balikpapan Police Headquarters.