Tampang 4 Grib Fugitives Burn Cars, Evade Police in Depok
Jakarta Police Hunt Four Fugitives After Depok Police Car burning
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JAKARTA (AP) — Jakarta Metropolitan Police are searching for four members of the Grib Jaya Harjamukti mass organization who are fugitives wanted in connection with the burning of police vehicles and the assault of officers from the Depok metro Police Criminal Investigation Unit. Authorities released images of the wanted individuals, identified as RS, VS (also known as T), THS, and MS.
The photos were displayed during a press conference Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation (Dirreskrimum) Metro Jaya headquarters.
According to police descriptions, suspect RS has brown skin and short hair. VS, also known as T, has brown skin and slightly longer hair. THS is described as having a darker complexion, while MS is noted for his thick mustache and older appearance.
Suspects’ Roles in depok Police Car Burning
Regional Police Commissioner Wira Satya Triputra, of dirreskrimum Metro Jaya, stated that each of the four fugitives played a specific role in the attack. They are accused of destroying property, setting fire to vehicles, and assaulting members of the Depok Metro Police Criminal Investigation Unit.
Triputra detailed the alleged involvement of each suspect. RS is accused of pulling a victim, identified as Brigadier Z, from a car through a broken window. THS allegedly incited other citizens. MS is accused of confronting officers and assaulting members of the Depok Metro Police Criminal investigation Unit. VS is accused of throwing a concrete block at Brigadier Z, causing injuries that required hospitalization.
Police Issue Ultimatum for Surrender
Commissioner Triputra issued an ultimatum, giving the four fugitives 24 hours to surrender to authorities. He warned that failure to comply would result in decisive action by the Jatanras Polda Metro Jaya Subdit.
We give 24 hours to surrender, and if not, we from the Jatanras Polda Metro Jaya Subdit will not hesitate to take action on the search list of this person,
Triputra said.
He added that the investigation is ongoing to determine if others were involved in the attack.
Incident Details: Attack Followed Arrest
The attack on the police car occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, April 18, after Depok Metro Police officers arrested suspect TS in Harjamukti, Cimanggis, Depok. The officers were confronted as they left the scene.
Six Already in Custody
Police have already arrested six suspects in connection with the incident.Their alleged roles are as follows:
- Hospital suspect,a member of the Grib Branch harjamukti Task Force,is accused of closing a portal to block officers transporting suspect TS and of hitting Aipda Ariek.
- GR suspect, also a member of the Grib Branch Harjamukti Task Force, is accused of burning an officer’s Xenia car.
- ASR suspect,a private employee,is accused of fighting Aipda Ariek and preventing officers from moving cars detained at the portal.
- La suspect,secretary of Grib Branch Harjamukti,is accused of inciting residents and Grib Jaya members to burn a police car by shouting,
Burns … Burn
. - LS suspect,a member of the Grib Branch Harjamukti Task Force,is accused of damaging a Depok Police car.
- TS suspect is accused of inciting residents, including members of mass organizations, to burn police cars and fight officers following TS’s brother’s arrest by the Depok Metro Police.
Jakarta Police Car Burning: Fugitives Sought and Details Emerge
Q: What happened in the Depok police car burning incident?
A: In Jakarta, four members of the Grib Jaya Harjamukti mass association are being sought in connection with the burning of police vehicles and the assault of officers from the Depok Metro Police Criminal Investigation Unit. The incident occurred after the arrest of a suspect, TS, by Depok Metro Police officers.
Q: Who are the fugitives the Jakarta Metropolitan Police are searching for?
A: The Jakarta Metropolitan police are searching for RS, VS (also known as T), THS, and MS. Authorities have released images of the wanted individuals.
Q: What roles did each of the four fugitives allegedly play in the Depok police car burning?
A: According to Commissioner Wira Satya Triputra, of dirreskrimum metro Jaya, each fugitive played a specific role:
- RS: accused of pulling a victim (Brigadier Z) from a car.
- THS: Allegedly incited other citizens.
- MS: Accused of confronting officers and assaulting members of the Depok metro Police criminal Investigation Unit.
- VS: Accused of throwing a concrete block at Brigadier Z, causing injuries that required hospitalization.
Q: What actions have the police taken regarding the fugitives?
A: Police issued an ultimatum, giving the four fugitives 24 hours to surrender. Commissioner Triputra stated that failure to comply would result in decisive action by the Jatanras Polda Metro Jaya Subdit.
Q: When and where did the attack on the police car take place?
A: The attack occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Friday,April 18,in Harjamukti,Cimanggis,Depok. It followed the arrest of suspect TS by Depok Metro Police officers.
Q: Have any suspects been arrested in connection with the police car burning incident?
A: Yes, Police have already arrested six suspects. Here’s a list of their alleged roles:
- Hospital suspect: Accused of closing a portal to block officers transporting suspect TS, and of hitting Aipda Ariek.
- GR suspect: Accused of burning an officer’s Xenia car.
- ASR suspect: Accused of fighting Aipda Ariek and preventing officers from moving detained cars.
- La suspect: Accused of inciting residents and Grib Jaya members to burn a police car by shouting, “Burns… Burn”.
- LS suspect: Accused of damaging a depok Police car.
- TS suspect: Accused of inciting residents,including mass organizations,to burn police cars and fight officers following his brother’s arrest.