Jakarta sees less robberies during Idul Fitri holiday period

The number of home burglary incidents in Greater Jakarta during the Idul Fitri holiday period so far has decreased to 17 cases from the 33 recorded in the same period last year, says Jakarta Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Awi Setiono

"Starting from June 30 to July 6 this year, we have been reported 17 home burglaries. However, we haven't received full information," Awi said.

He also added that the police's policy to heighten security had also contributed to the decrease in crime during the long holiday.  

Adj. First Insp. Maryono of Mampang sub-precinct, South Jakarta, similarly said there were no robberies of empty houses reported in the area.

"We have been coordinating with community leaders, such as heads of neighborhood units [RT], to keep an eye on vacant houses. Thank God we haven't received any reports of robbery up until now since Idul Fitri eve," Maryono said.

He further added that the Pancoran area was without incident with no thefts, as the police worked closely with communities to watch over empty houses left by their owners for several days during the Idul Fitri holiday period.

Daldiri, the neighborhood unit head of Mampang Prapatan district, South Jakarta, said he and a number of youths living in the neighborhood conducted inspections three to four times a night during the Idul Fitri holidays to anticipate any thefts from occurring.

"We will stop in front of every empty house for about five minutes to observe whether there is something suspicious going on in the house," Daldiri said.

The police have also registered people leaving their houses during the Idul Fitri holidays and have increased the number of personnel in areas with many vacant residences.

Jakarta Police have deployed hundreds of officers to tighten security in the capital for the holiday period. (vny/dic)

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