A 31-year-old repeat offender has been arrested after a phone kiosk in Malang was broken into and 14 iPhones were taken. Police say the suspect, identified as FM, carried out the theft after watching the store and waiting for the right moment.
The case drew wider attention because the suspect admitted he used the proceeds for online gambling and to pay off mounting debts. Investigators say the motive was not a spontaneous impulse, but a planned burglary aimed at getting cash quickly.
How police traced the suspect
The break-in happened on Jalan Nusakambangan, Kasin Village, Klojen District, Malang City, and was first known after the incident spread on social media. CCTV footage showing a lone man at the scene became a key clue that helped…