Armed robbery at Jember gold shop leaves mother and son critically wounded

An armed robbery occurred at Toko Emas Murni on Jalan Sultan Agung in Jember, East Java, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Two masked assailants entered the store wielding machetes (celurit), attacking the shop owner, a 71-year-old woman identified as Tan Liok Ton, and her 49-year-old son, Adi Kuduma. The mother sustained a severe wound to her head, while her son was cut on the hand and leg. Both victims were immediately transported to RSUD dr. Soebandi hospital in critical condition.

According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers arrived in a white vehicle, reportedly a Toyota Yaris bearing license plate G 1217 EG, which was parked across from the store. One perpetrator entered the shop armed with a machete while the second remained outside as lookout. Witness Rudi Sutedjo reported hearing loud noises and finding both victims bleeding when he arrived at the scene. The assailants fled eastward toward Alun-Alun Jember at high speed, nearly striking a group of schoolchildren crossing the street near Masjid Jami'. Residents attempted to chase the vehicle but were deterred by the perpetrators' continued threats with the sharp weapon.

The attackers reportedly seized a bag containing foreign currency (valas) belonging to the victims. The shop's employee noted that the son also operated a money exchange business at the location. As of the reporting period, police had not confirmed the total value of stolen items, as the victims remained in critical condition and unable to provide detailed statements. The shop had previously been robbed in November 2022.

The Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim) of Jember Police, led by Ipda Andry Yunni Prasetyo, launched immediate pursuit operations and crime scene investigation. Police indicated they expected to apprehend the perpetrators within 24 hours, while continuing to establish details of the alleged theft pending victim recovery.