Police in Atyrau are searching for a man who harassed a 12-year-old schoolgirl. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the girl was returning home from a playground. The stranger behaved aggressively, demanded she buy him alcohol, and even tried to force her to kiss him on the lips, reports infohub.kz.
According to the girl's mother, the man intimidated her daughter and shouted at her. The girl agreed to go to the store, hoping to ask for help there. However, on the way, he began pulling her towards him. The schoolgirl managed to break free by grabbing his hair and ran away.
Relatives believe that if she had not escaped, it could have ended in sexual assault. After the incident, the girl is afraid to leave the house.
The parents contacted the police and provided surveillance camera footage. The police department of Atyrau region stated: "A criminal case has been opened regarding the incident. Operational search measures are currently being carried out to identify and detain the suspect."
Earlier, Kursiv reported that in the North Kazakhstan region, a man is suspected of raping a 13-year-old girl. According to the investigation, the villager offered his victim a motorcycle ride, then took her outside the village and assaulted her.