SHAH ALAM: No kidnapping elements were detected in the incident involving a 19-month-old baby girl who was allegedly attempted to be taken by two foreign nationals at a nearby supermarket in Klang Sentral here last Monday.
Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said that investigations revealed a misunderstanding regarding the incident after their examination of closed-circuit television recordings of the supermarket.
"The investigation found that during the incident, the victim, along with her mother and her aunt were using an escalator which was malfunctioning at the time and the victim was seen having difficulty ascending the stairs.
"Coincidentally, two foreign men were near the victim and they lifted her with the intention of helping.
"However, this action was misunderstood by the victim's mother, who thought that her child was being abducted," he said at a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) today.
He said that further investigation revealed the two foreign men were legally employed at a nearby factory and frequently visited the supermarket to purchase necessities.
He added that the suspects also did not flee when detained by the public and further checks found no evidence of kidnapping preparations around the supermarket such as vehicles for abducting the victim.
"Nevertheless, we will complete the investigation papers and hand them over to the deputy public prosecutor for further action."I also advise the public not to casually hold other people's children, especially those who are not known to them, as it can lead to misunderstandings and panic," he said.
Media reported last Monday that a mother experienced a terrifying moment when her baby daughter was allegedly attempted to be taken by two foreign men at the supermarket.
Meanwhile, commenting on the discovery of over RM500,000 in cash found in the trunk of a car parked at a shopping centre in Damansara last week, Hussein said the individual claiming the money belonged to his company has yet to come forward to provide statements.
"Previously, we received a report from a man claiming that the money belonged to his company.
"However, he has not come forward to provide statements and evidence proving that it is his money until now.
"At this time, he has promised to come and provide statements on March 30, which is tomorrow. After recording the conversation, we will examine the evidence presented to determine if the money indeed belongs to his company," he said.