▲ Jeju Dongbu Police Station
A man in his 60s who approached an elementary school girl in front of her school gate while calling her name has been detained in a police holding cell on stalking charges.
The Jeju Dongbu Police Station announced today (June 19) that they have apprehended and are investigating a man in his 60s, identified as A, for violating the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes.
A is accused of stalking an elementary student, B, in front of an elementary school in Jeju City at 2:00 p.m. on June 17, by approaching her and 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.
The investigation revealed that A had known B for three years and had stalked her on two occasions, including this recent incident.
It was also confirmed that A had been discharged from a hospital earlier this year after completing treatment for a mental illness.
The court, determining that there is a high risk of recidivism, issued a provisional measure (No. 4), which allows for detention in a police holding cell.
The police plan to apply for an arrest warrant for A and have strengthened patrols around the school to protect the victim.
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