Young Mother in Tuban Kidnapped and Threatened with Knife, Perpetrator Steals Money and Phone
A young mother in Tuban became a victim of robbery while alone at home. The victim was tied up, beaten, and threatened with a knife before the perpetrator fled with Rp4.6 million and a mobile phone.
UPDATEYUK.ID - A housewife with the initials S (24), a resident of Ngrayung Village, Plumpang District, Tuban Regency, East Java, became a robbery victim while alone at her home on Saturday (27/6/2026) morning.
Not only losing her belongings, the victim also suffered physical violence after being tied up, beaten, and threatened with a sharp weapon by the perpetrator who entered her house.
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Perpetrator Entered Through the Back of the House
Based on police information, the incident began when the victim was alone at home. Her husband had reportedly gone to work, so the house was quiet.
Around 08:00 WIB, an unknown man allegedly entered through the back of the house. Without much talk, the perpetrator immediately attacked the victim and carried out the robbery.
Plumpang Police Chief Iptu Danny Rhakasiwi said the victim did not have time to fight back as she was immediately subdued by the perpetrator.
"The victim was at home alone at the time," he said.
Victim Tied Up, Beaten, and Threatened with a Knife
After successfully gaining control of the situation, the perpetrator tied the victim's hands with a rope. Not stopping there, the victim also suffered beatings that caused bruising to her face.
The perpetrator then threatened the victim with a knife, telling her not to scream or try to resist.
"The victim was tied up and threatened with a knife," added Danny.
In fear, the victim eventually complied with all the perpetrator's demands, who then searched the house for valuables.
Rp4.6 Million and a Mobile Phone Stolen
After subduing the victim, the perpetrator fled with a mobile phone and Rp4.6 million in cash that was inside the house.
"The perpetrator took a cellphone and Rp 4,600,000 in cash," he explained.
After obtaining the desired items, the perpetrator immediately fled the scene.
The police, upon receiving the report, immediately launched an investigation. However, the perpetrator's identity is still unknown as the victim claims she cannot clearly recall the perpetrator's facial features.
Police are still questioning the victim and gathering information to uncover the identity and apprehend the perpetrator, who is suspected of acting alone. (*)
