All, We were informed that the police are attempting to trace a person who is believed to have injured four Egyptian ladies with a knife in Basatin Locality (in close proximity to Maadi).
The suspect is 20 – 25 years old and all the incidents have occurred during daylight leaving the victims slightly injured and no robbery was reported as result of the attacks.
The Ministry of Interior is taking strict measures to arrest the suspect.
Security Advise: Although none of the incidents took place in Maadi area or at night, it might be prudent for ladies to take extra precautions as shown below:
Limiting walking around remote areas in Maadi. Stay cautious and be aware of your surroundings. Avoid walking alone especially at night. Don't carry big cash or visible valuables.
Should you need any assistance, please feel free to contact Security.
Regards,
Posted by MK the Most Interlectual (Member # 8356) on :
Thank you very much SMMDI for your post. I really appreciate your concern.
Posted by Tigerlily (Member # 3567) on :
Rumors of multiple attacks on girls in Maadi causing panic
By Ethar Shalaby First Published: January 11, 2007
A street in Maadi’s Degla area. Police say the rumors have been blown out of proportion
CAIRO: Rumors, spreading over the past two weeks that a hooded attacker wielding a small knife has been targeting women in Maadi, have caused panic in the Cairo suburb.
Officials say only three girls have been injured and no deaths have been reported.
Farouk Fahmy, a police officer, said the situation is under control and that Maadi residents have been embellishing some of the stories and rumors.
He said the police have only reported three cases of girls who have been slightly injured with wounds to the back. He added that security police force in the Maadi suburb is well-deployed and reinforced to ensure the safety and security of its residents.
“The subject of the Maadi’s mass murderer is wrongly dealt with among Maadi residents. Nothing is that serious. People just talked and made a huge fuss about it which spread horror among girls,” said Fahmy.
Fahmy told The Daily Star Egypt that eyewitness descriptions indicate the alleged perpetrator is good looking, in his 20s and suffers from psychological trauma.
Despite police assurances, Maadi residents are not taking any chances, however.
“I heard he hits girls, who wear tight jeans, and tries to stab them in the back. I don’t hang out with my friends in Maadi or go out with out my brother,” said 15-year-old Rania Lotfy, who lives in Maadi.
Amal Abdel Salam, a mother of two young girls, said she doesn’t allow her daughters to go out from home after rumors have been growing about the Maadi assailant.
“I even stopped them from wearing tight jeans, as I heard there are more than 10 death cases,” said Abdel Salam who is also a Maadi inhabitant.
Tareq Fawzy, manager of the One Day Hospital in Maadi, said the hospital received only three cases and that the victims were treated on the spot and immediately released.
“On Dec. 20, the hospital received only one case. The following day it received another two cases. They were girls aging 10, 11 and 17 years old and suffering from small stabs at their backs. The hospital’s reception dealt calmly with the girls and nothing was dangerous,” said Fawzy.
He added: “The hospital reported the cases to the police and it was noticed there was an intense follow up from the police. The hospital hasn’t been receiving any other cases related to that assailant after then.”
Subject: UPDATE: Security incidents in Basatin Importance: High Sensitivity: Private
All,
As follow-up to our earlier note below, it came to our knowledge that the criminal has carried out two more assaults in the last three days against national ladies in popular areas around Maadi.
The Ministry of Interior has formed an Investigation Team consisting of criminal investigation experts, who are working vigorously to locate the suspect.
According to authorities the last victim described the suspect as follows: - Age: around 20 - Height: 160- 170 cm. - Hair: straight dark hair, gelled slick back - Skin and features: typical Egyptian features and skin color - Face: no beard or goatee, however, he has facial hair under his lower lip. - Visible Scares/injuries: there is a possibility he has a scare on his face (chin area) and is slightly injured in one of his hands (probably his right).
If you or anyone in your family has reason to be suspicious, immediately, contact emergency operator.
P.S: Please note that the information above was learnt through our contacts and not through a formal notification from authorities. Thus, treat this as appropriate.
Posted by Tream Lefty (Member # 6244) on :
I thought he was caught?
What a loser. Posted by Sarah02 (Member # 1332) on :
He also went up to this womens flat and when she opened the door he stabbed her, she apparently was holding a knife and went for his face, so now he has a scar on his face. But this was in Basateen, near to Maadi.
Posted by MK the Most Interlectual (Member # 8356) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sarah02: she apparently was holding a knife and went for his face
You do have Egyptian women running around their house holding knives.
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