60-Year-Old Man Who Attempted to Lure Elementary Students 5 Times Finally Arrested

Crime Committed Only in Front of an Elementary School in Seo-gu, Incheon
Suspect States "I Don't Remember Due to Intoxication"

The Incheon Western Police Station arrested a man in his 60s on the 8th for attempting to lure an elementary school student in front of an elementary school, but the attempt was unsuccessful.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] A man in his 60s who repeatedly approached students in front of an elementary school in an attempt to lure them has been arrested.

On the 8th, the Incheon Western Police Station announced that they had arrested a man in his 60s, identified as Mr. A, on suspicion of attempted luring of a minor. On the 29th of last month, around 1:30 p.m., Mr. A tried to lure an elementary school student, Ms. B, who was leaving school in Seo-gu, Incheon, by saying "Come with me," but the attempt failed. Frightened, Ms. B ran away and reported the incident to the police through her mother. The police analyzed nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and apprehended Mr. A on the 5th in a park near his residence.

It was revealed that Mr. A had approached four other elementary school students besides Ms. B. He stated to the police, "I was drunk and don't remember. I don't know why I did it. I'm sorry."

A police official said, "Mr. A was investigated to have committed the crime at only one school," and added, "A smartwatch with a police call function was provided to protect the victims' safety."

Meanwhile, Seo-gu, Incheon, where the incident occurred, is also the location of crimes committed by Kim Geunsik, who was responsible for a series of sexual assaults on minors in the past. Kim Geunsik is scheduled to be released on the 17th of this month, causing increased anxiety among residents. Kim Geunsik was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting 11 minor female students consecutively in Gyeonggi Province and Incheon from May to August 2006. Originally, he was scheduled to be released in September last year, but his sentence was extended due to two assaults on fellow inmates while incarcerated.

It is not yet confirmed whether Kim Geunsik will continue to live in Incheon, his previous residence, after his release. His exact residence can be checked through the 'Sex Offender Notification e' system after his release, and the police plan to form a special task force at the relevant police station to manage the situation once his residence is confirmed. Additionally, by court order, Kim Geunsik is prohibited from going out between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. to prevent crimes targeting children and adolescents on their way to school. Furthermore, when traveling or visiting areas outside the city, county, or district of his residence, he must report the reason, duration, and destination to his probation officer and obtain permission.

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