Perketat Police Handle Crime, Theft Cases Increase Throughout April

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TANJUNG SELOR - The Bulungan City Police (Polresta) in North Kalimantan (Kaltara) continues to improve the handling of criminal cases in its jurisdiction, following an increase in theft cases throughout April 2026.

A number of community reports show an upward trend, especially in cases of motor vehicle theft and house break-ins.

The head of the Bulungan Police, Kombes Rofikoh Yunanto, through the head of the Criminal Investigation Unit, AKP Haji Rio Adi Pratama, emphasized that his ranks had intensified patrols in vulnerable points and accelerated the investigation process to uncover the perpetrators.

"This is a serious concern. We will increase patrols and enforcement so that the situation of kamtibmas remains conducive," he said, Tuesday, April 28.

Rio emphasized that the circulation of a post on one of the social media which mentioned the prevalence of theft in Tanjung Selor and Bulungan Regency and highlighted the lack of disclosure of cases by the authorities. Considered not true, even provocative.

"We emphasize that it is not true, we ensure that every report from the public is followed up. Several cases have been successfully revealed by us, and the legal process continues. Not all of our handling is published, but we continue to take action professionally," he said.

He also appealed to the public not to be easily provoked by unverified information on social media, and to continue to play an active role in maintaining environmental security.

"If there is an incident or information, immediately report it to the police. The synergy between the community and the police is very important in reducing the crime rate," he added.

The police also collaborated with community leaders and environmental units to reactivate security systems such as night patrols and rapid reporting.

"With this step, it is hoped that the trend of increasing cases of theft can be suppressed and the public's sense of security is maintained," he said.