60-Year-Old Man Arrested for Stalking Elementary School Girl [Subtitled News]

A man in his 60s has been emergency arrested by police for stalking an elementary school student at her school.

The Jeju Dongbu Police Station is currently investigating the man, identified as A, on charges of violating the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes.

A is accused of stalking an elementary school student, B, by approaching her in front of the main gate of an elementary school in Jeju City around 2:00 p.m. on June 17, saying things like, "I came to see you," and "I have a gift for you."

Police, who were dispatched following a report from a school official, arrested A at the scene.

Police investigation revealed that A had known B for three years and had stalked her on two separate occasions.

It was also reported that he had received treatment for a mental illness earlier this year.

Determining that there is a high risk of recidivism, the court issued a "Provisional Measure No. 4," which mandates detention in a police holding cell.

The police plan to strengthen patrols around schools and are preparing to request an arrest warrant for A.

Crimes targeting students have been occurring frequently in Jeju recently.

Previously, on the afternoon of May 19, a man in his 60s was arrested for assaulting and attempting to kidnap a middle school student who was returning home in the underground parking lot of a villa in Jeju City.

At the time, the victim managed to break free from the man, escaped, and informed her parents. The police arrested the suspect about an hour after receiving the report.

The suspect was found to have a criminal record of 21 prior offenses and committed the crime while on probation after being released from prison last December.

Reported by Jung Da-eun | Video by Ryu Ji-soo | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News
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