Girl In Sabah Jumps Out Of Moving Cab After The Driver Allegedly Molested & Robbed Her
The 19-year-old suffered injuries on her hands, elbows, and knees.
By Sadho Ram — 02 Apr 2022, 10:59 AM — Updated over 2 years ago
Over the week, a 19-year-old girl was forced to jump out of a moving car to save herself after the driver of the e-hailing vehicle allegedly molested and robbed her near Kionsom waterfall in Kota Kinabalu
The incident happened at around 9am, Thursday, 31 March along Jalan Kionsom, Inanam.
The 19-year-old girl, who works as a salesperson, had booked a car via an e-hailing app to go to her workplace in Manggatal. The driver known only as 'Zahir' picked her up in a dark blue Perodua Axia.
The e-hailing driver told the girl that he will have to take a detour using a shortcut to her destination as the main route was jammed, according to Kota Kinabalu police chief Supt George Abdul Rakman.
When they got near the Kionsom waterfall area, the driver asked the girl to switch to the front passenger seat as she was seated behind
"He then allegedly groped her thighs. When the victim told him not to do it again, the suspect then allegedly took out a small knife from his pouch and asked her to hand over her money," George said.
"Fearing for her life, the victim did the bravest thing by jumping out from the moving car."
She suffered injuries on her hands, elbows, and knees. She was later assisted by villagers.
"The victim then called a friend for help and was taken to a hospital for outpatient treatment. She lodged a police report the same day at 1.14pm," George was quoted as saying by The Borneo Post.
Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspect
Initial investigations have found that the car's number plate was registered to a different vehicle.
"Investigations are now underway to track down the suspect. Anyone with information on the incident should contact the Kota Kinabalu district police headquarters (IPD) investigating officer Inspector Riduan Abd Majid at +6010-5144059 or any nearby police station," he said.
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