Badung Police adapt night patrols after Malaysian visitor robbed in Kerobokan

Jalan Pangkung Sari — Badung Police said on 23 September 2026 that they were reviewing night-patrol arrangements in North Kuta after a Malaysian national was robbed on Jalan Pangkung Sari on 12 September 2026.

Why it matters: Visitors and residents in North Kuta may see more police presence during crime-prone hours and at locations identified as vulnerable to street crime.

Police spokesperson Ipda Ni Nyoman Yuni Eltari said patrols would become more adaptive, with greater personnel presence during crime-prone hours and at locations identified through crime mapping. The patrols will include mobile, stationary and dialogue-based activities in areas frequented by residents and tourists, according to Bali Post.

The victim, identified by police as NM, 27, lost a 22-gram gold necklace valued at Rp38.931 million, Bali Post reported. Police identified the alleged perpetrator as IWJ, 29, an online motorcycle-taxi driver and repeat offender.

Officers arrested IWJ in Karangasem on 13 September, according to Detik Bali. The arrest involved Badung Police, Bali Police’s criminal investigation directorate and Karangasem Police. Police said they recovered the necklace, the suspect’s motorcycle and an online-taxi vest.

Police said the alleged robbery occurred at about 8 p.m. on 12 September, when the victim was walking with a woman in the Kerobokan area. The suspect allegedly approached after noticing the necklace, then took it from the victim and fled on a motorcycle.

Badung Police said the revised patrol approach would focus on locations and hours considered vulnerable to street crime. The force also said it would continue patrol and enforcement activities in North Kuta.

Sources

• Bali Post
• Detik Bali