KUALA LUMPUR: A 17-year-old girl who was reported missing in Batang Kali on Tuesday was found safe in Triang, Bera, Pahang at 12.30am on Thursday (July 25).
Hulu Selangor district police deputy chief DSP Mohd Asri Mohd Yunus said following Nurul Aishah Farhana Azni's discovery, police arrested a man believed to be the teenager's boyfriend in his 20s.
"The victim, who had family problems, was found in a house belonging to the suspect's relative. The victim and the suspect are also believed to be in a relationship," he said in a statement on Thursday.
Mohd Asri said the victim was taken to the Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital for a health check-up.
At the same time, the suspect tested negative for drugs. A check revealed that he was unemployed and had no drug or criminal records.
"The suspect, who was believed to have run away with the victim, was remanded from Thursday until July 27. The case is being investigated under Section 363 of the Penal Code and Section 14 (a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017," he said.
On Wednesday, the police asked for the public's help locating the teenage girl last seen at Makan Sakon Thai, Jalan Mahagoni 7/1A Bandar Utama Batang Kali, Selangor at 9.30pm on Tuesday. – Bernama
