The Mirror Foundation announced the search for Nong Kat, who was lured away and missing for over one month. The latest lead points to a suspect in Yasothon Province. Police have issued an arrest warrant for the perpetrator. It is noted that Nong Kat has slower learning abilities. The public is urged to report any information.
On 4 Apr 2024, the Missing Persons Information Center of the Mirror Foundation revealed that the latest lead suggests Nong Kat may have left the area. Nong Kat, aged 12, was taken by a 53-year-old man in Don Tan District, Mukdahan Province, on 6 Mar 2024, using a motorcycle.
The latest lead comes from a noodle shop in Pa Tio District, Yasothon Province, reporting a man resembling the suspect seen with a girl resembling Nong Kat purchasing noodles during March.
Description: A scruffy man with a bag of clothes placed on the footrest; the girl carried a backpack. The Mirror Foundation team is currently investigating and reviewing cameras in the area. Additional information indicates the perpetrator has friends in Amnat Charoen Province, near where the lead was found.
Vehicle description: Honda Click motorcycle, black and red, no license plates, customized mirrors, broken front fender, torn seat, blue exhaust tip. Please be observant if seen refueling, repairing, or selling parts.
Perpetrator: Mr. Khrai (Home), 53 years old, took Nong Kat, who has slower learning abilities than peers. This is a case of child luring. The public is urged to remain vigilant. The perpetrator has an arrest warrant. If spotted, contact the police immediately. To provide tips, call the Mirror Foundation at 095-631-1914.
Ekalak Lumchomkhae, head of the Missing Persons Information Center at the Mirror Foundation, posted on his personal Facebook that today he visited Yasothon and Amnat Charoen to investigate leads on Nong Kat, the girl abducted from Mukdahan. A noodle shop owner in Pa Tio District provided a significant lead, though the exact date is unclear, making reviewing cameras challenging.
They reviewed the area dozens of times, checking government and residential cameras. Today was a public holiday, but the police station is open 24 hours. Fortunately, Pa Tio Police Station staff were very helpful, clearly willing to assist, and helped review footage at the traffic light intersection. However, that location has dozens of cameras, and without exact timing, the review requires watching all day.
They narrowed down the search area, focusing on cameras likely passed. A kind resident allowed the team to log in and view footage online. As of now, the team members are working together to review the footage.
Today was fortunate despite the difficult work and the kindness encountered all day. They believe that with continuous leads, they can bring this child back home safely. They ask the public to help be vigilant and report any information.
