Street crime in the capital city is becoming increasingly alarming and is targeting various sectors. No longer limited to motor vehicles or citizens' valuables, public facilities vital to community safety are now also falling victim to theft by irresponsible individuals.
The latest incident reportedly occurred in the Sawah Besar area, Central Jakarta. A surveillance camera (CCTV) installed on a pedestrian overpass (JPO) on Jalan Gunung Sahari was stolen. The disappearance of the monitoring device has raised new concerns regarding the safety of pedestrians who regularly cross the area.
In fact, the presence of surveillance cameras at crossing areas is crucial for reducing street crime and monitoring the security situation in real time. This theft is expected to promptly receive attention from the police and local government to step up security across other public facilities.
