ISKANDAR PUTERI: The mother of six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui, who disappeared on Saturday, has urged the public not to spread fake information which could affect the chances of her daughter being found.
Leo Qieo Xin, 37, said there have been a lot of false information and rumours posted on social media about her daughter's disappearance.
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“Too much information and so-called sightings are being posted on social media.
“This will affect the police search for my daughter. So please stop spreading false information,” she said when interviewed.
Earlier, there were social media postings about the girl allegedly seen at the Johor Baru customs, immigration and quarantine complex, sparking concerns that the girl might have been brought overseas.
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The mother, who was visibly upset, added that she was “worried sick” about her missing daughter and hoped that she could be found safe soon.
The girl was reported missing during the Bon Odori Japanese festival at Eco Galleria here at around 8.30pm on Saturday (July 20).
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Qieo Xin, one of the booth operators at the festival, was busy tending to customers before noticing that Albertine had gone missing.
The girl, about 120cm tall with long hair, was last seen wearing a white Mickey Mouse t-shirt.
Qieo Xin, who added that she is from Kluang, had come to Johor Baru for a few days to participate in the festival where she sold drinks.
