KUANTAN: Police are actively seeking a local woman to assist in the investigation of an incident in which a sales assistant was allegedly hypnotised into surrendering her jewellery on Nov 14.
Kuantan police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu confirmed that authorities were trying to locate Siti Rohani Ahmad, 42, in connection with the case, which is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
"We believe the female suspect was involved in tricking the victim into handing over her jewellery.
"Anyone who has information or recognises the wanted individual is urged to come forward and assist the police in locating her," he said in a statement today.
Members of the public with any details on her whereabouts can contact Investigating Officer Inspector Nor Baizura Mohd Nasir at 014-2116539 or the Kuantan police headquarters at 09-5652222.
In the incident, the 18-year-old victim claimed that a female customer approached her about cosmetic products at the sales counter, only to later end up giving away her bracelet, chain, and gold ring, valued at RM4,000.