Bogor – A housewife in the Ciseeng district of Bogor has demonstrated a heroic act. With extraordinary courage, she managed to thwart an attempt to steal a gas tank by a man. The incident went viral on social media and has been widely praised by netizens.

High-Speed Chase

The incident began on Thursday, January 23, 2025. A man with the initials DFR (26) was known to be going around looking for targets to steal from. His evil intentions were halted when he found a shop attended by a young girl. Without hesitation, the perpetrator took two 3-kilogram gas tanks and tried to escape.

However, the theft was noticed by the shop owner. The mother immediately shouted for help. Not wanting to be caught, the perpetrator tried to escape on a motorcycle.

Hit by the Perpetrator

In an attempt to stop the perpetrator, the mother bravely stood in the middle of the road. Unfortunately, her efforts resulted in her becoming a victim. The panicked perpetrator hit the mother, causing her to fall.

“The perpetrator hit the shop owner’s mother hard, causing her to fall,” said Parung Police Chief, Kompol Doddy Rosjadi, as quoted by Tribun Bogor.

Perpetrator Arrested

Fortunately, the victim’s cries for help were heard by nearby residents. They immediately came and managed to secure the perpetrator along with evidence in the form of two gas tanks and a motorcycle.

“The perpetrator has been secured at the Parung Police Station for further investigation and legal proceedings,” added Kompol Doddy Rosjadi.

Viral Heroic Act

The mother’s heroic act was captured on CCTV and went viral on social media. Many netizens praised her courage in facing the criminal.

“Mothers are truly extraordinary,” wrote one netizen in the comments section.

“An example of a good and brave citizen,” added another netizen.