Theft At Rebo Market Revealed, Perpetrators Exchange Stolen Gold To Buy Methamphetamine

The perpetrator of the theft at the East Jakarta Police (Jehan/VOI)

JAKARTA The theft that occurred in a resident's house in the Pekayon area, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, was finally uncovered by the police. Not only did the police harm the victim materially, this case also highlighted the close connection between conventional crimes and drug abuse.

Three perpetrators with the initials TN (33), MY (29), and FS (31) were arrested by the Resmob team of the General Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimum) Polda Metro Jaya. The three of them were involved in the theft of 75 grams of gold and cash, which in total reached Rp42 million.

According to the Head of the Resmob Sub-Directorate of the Ditreskrimum Polda Metro Jaya AKBP Resa Fiardi Marasabessy, the proceeds of the crime were used by the perpetrators to buy methamphetamine.

"The perpetrator stole to exchange methamphetamine," said AKBP Resa when confirmed by reporters, Sunday, April 20.

The police revealed that one of the perpetrators, MY, had just finished his rehabilitation period related to drug abuse cases. However, instead of returning to the right path, the 29-year-old man returned to his criminal act in order to get the same illicit goods.

"The suspect MY just finished rehab then committed theft," said Resa.

This case stems from a WW (38) report, a garbage collector who lives on Jalan Lapangan Shooting, Pekayon, Pasar Rebo. He reported losing gold and cash stored in his house. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, April 10, 2025, at around 04.00 WIB.

At that time, the victim was fast asleep, which was then used by the perpetrators to carry out the action.

After receiving the report, the police immediately conducted an investigation. The Resmob team moved quickly by collecting witness statements and checking CCTV footage installed around the scene.

The results of the investigation led to MY as the main perpetrator. The police then hunted MY and managed to arrest him in the Gang Wangkal area, Ciracas, East Jakarta, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at around 15.20 WIB.

MY arrests also continued with case development. On the same day, two other perpetrators 'TN and FS' were arrested in a rented house in the same area.

During the initial examination, the three perpetrators were known to have divided their respective roles. TN, the only woman in this group, is tasked with supervising the surrounding situation as well as withdrawing cash amounting to Rp9 million belonging to the victim's husband at the ATM machine.

Meanwhile MY acts as the main executor who enters the house and takes valuables. FS acts as a jockey or motorcyclist who takes the perpetrators to the location.

"TN took money at ATMs, MY executor of theft, and FS as a jockey," explained AKBP Resa.

The police are currently still investigating the possibility of the involvement of other parties and drug networks where the perpetrators exchanged their stolen goods. The three suspects are also undergoing intensive examination to determine whether this is not the first time they have carried out similar actions.

The police appealed to the public to increase vigilance, especially at night or early morning, and ensure the safety of houses, especially if they store valuables in them.