KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Johor police said they have reclassified the case of the missing six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui as kidnapping.
In a statement last night, they also said that two men and one woman have been arrested in Iskandar Puteri to assist in the investigation.
“The police reminds the public to not make speculations that can interfere with the investigation,” Johor police chief M. Kumar said.
Police said the case is being investigated under Section 365 of the Penal Code for kidnapping or abducting with the intent to secretly and wrongfully confine a person.
According to the Section, a convict can be punished with prison up to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Leo was reported missing during the Bon Odori Japanese festival at Eco Galleria in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Baru at around 8.30pm on Saturday.
She was described as about 120cm tall with long hair, and was last seen wearing shorts and a white T-shirt with a Mickey Mouse’ print on the front.
Claims the girl was seen at the Johor Baru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex have been circulating on social media, sparking concerns that she might have been taken out of Malaysia.
Have you seen Albertine Leo?
Those with information can contact the nearest police station or Investigating Officer Inspector Ridzuan Abd Hadi at 017-7051097, the Iskandar Puteri District Police hotline at 019-2792095, or the Operations Room at 07-2212999.
