Student murder: Victim's laptop and ATM card missing, say cops


KUALA LUMPUR: Several items belonging to the 20-year-old female university student found murdered at a hostel at a local university in Selangor have been reported missing.

Sepang OCPD Asst Comm Norhizam Bahaman stated that the missing items include a laptop, mobile phone, ATM card, and cash.

"We are conducting a thorough investigation and request space and cooperation from the public as we proceed further. We are currently recording witness statements and gathering additional evidence," he said.

Efforts are underway to locate the suspect believed to be responsible for the murder, he added.

ACP Norhizam urged those with information on the case to contact investigating officer Asst Supt Mohd Husny Hussien at 012-9307860 or any nearest police station.

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"We also advise the public not to spread unverified information," he said.

It was previously reported that the victim, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student, was found dead in a students' hostel.

The victim, who was from Kuching, Sarawak, was discovered unconscious with visible injuries on her body by her friend at about 10am on Tuesday (June 24). The friend then immediately alerted the police.

She was living with five other students who had returned home for the holidays on June 21, leaving her alone at the hostel as she was scheduled to sit for an upcoming examination.

 

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