SHAH ALAM – A woman went through a terrifying experience when she was molested by an unknown man while walking home from her workplace in Setia Alam last Tuesday.
Shah Alam district police chief Assistant Commissioner Sarudin Samah said police received a report from the victim, who is in her early 20s, at 9.06pm.
He said that the incident occurred at about 7.10pm when the victim was walking alone through a quiet lane in the residential area.
“The victim was suddenly attacked from behind by an unknown man.
“The suspect, who was wearing a red shirt and black pants, grabbed and covered the victim’s mouth,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
Sarudin said the suspect also kissed and molested the victim before fleeing the scene.
He said the victim did not suffer any losses, but police are actively tracking down the suspect to ensure public safety.
“The case is being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code. Members of the public with information are urged to contact the investigating officer, Inspector Muhammad Zamri Abdul Rahman, at 011-16652402 or any nearby police station,” he said.
Earlier, closed-circuit television footage of the incident went viral on social media.