Australian tourist robbed of $12,000 gold necklaces on Bali street
An Australian man holidaying in Bali was allegedly robbed of two gold necklaces, valued at more than AU$17,000 (US$12,255), by a passing motorcyclist.
A 68-year-old Australian tourist, whose identity was sealed by police as RJB, was robbed of two gold necklaces worth $12,000 on a street in Bali's Legian district. The theft occurred shortly before 9:00 p.m. on August 21, as reported by the Australian news outlet news.com.au.
The victim and his wife were strolling along Werkudara Street when a motorcyclist pulled alongside them. In a swift motion, the rider snatched the man's necklaces, one weighing 50 grams and the other 25 grams, before riding off. The victim tried to pursue the thief briefly before stopping.
Local police noted that the couple had passed a man on a motorcycle moments earlier. The suspect was allegedly dressed in a jacket that closely resembled a standard ride-hailing uniform. CCTV footage of the incident was released to the public this week. The Denpasar police force's Captain I Gede Adi Saputra Jaya provided these details to The Bali Times.
Kuta district police are currently investigating the case. They have processed the crime scene, collected statements from the victim and witnesses, and are analyzing security footage to identify the suspect.
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