TASIKMALAYA, Thecuy.com – A heavily aggravated theft attempt at a Tasco convenience store on Jalan AH Nasution, Mangkubumi Subdistrict, Tasikmalaya City, ended in failure.
The suspect, who had reportedly packed dozens of cigarette packs and hundreds of odong-odong game coins, panicked upon being spotted by security guards and fled with his hands nearly empty.
The incident took place on Sunday (19/7/2026) at around 04.15 WIB. At that time, the minimarket security officer, Akmal Bais (22), was conducting a routine patrol of the Tasco Mangkubumi store.
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Upon arrival at the site, Akmal noticed a man exiting through the rolling door while holding a sack.
Realising his actions had been discovered, the perpetrator abandoned the sack containing stolen goods behind the rolling door.
Akmal attempted to apprehend the suspect. However, the alleged perpetrator resisted and managed to escape on a red motorcycle.
“Security guards attempted to chase him, but the perpetrator managed to flee towards Linggajaya Roundabout,” said Officer I of Tasikmalaya City Police Ipda Jonih Juansyah, representing Tasikmalaya City Police Chief AKBP Andi Purwanto, to reporters.
Following the report, the Tasikmalaya City Police promptly arrived at the scene to conduct a location investigation (TKP).
The operation was led by the Supervision Officer (Pawas) Ipda Dede Riyana together with Ipda Jonih Juansyah and combined personnel at around 05.30 WIB.
Based on preliminary examination, the perpetrator is believed to have entered the minimarket by prying open the rolling door with a crowbar. Police suspect the act was carried out solo.
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The items gathered in two white sacks included dozens of cigarette packs of various brands and hundreds of odong-odong game coins. The entire loot could not be taken away because the perpetrator panicked after being caught.
Ironically, the minimarket was not guarded permanently during the night.
The security system relied only on patrols and periodic checks by security staff. This condition is believed to have been exploited by the perpetrator to act.
Currently, the Criminal Investigation Unit of Tasikmalaya City Police is still investigating to identify the perpetrator.
Police are also gathering witness statements and reviewing surveillance camera (CCTV) footage around the area to expedite the case resolution.
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