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‘FBI remains committed to probe of Luhk sisters’ disappearance’
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Posted on Jul 07 2011
The FBI remains committed to investigating the mysterious disappearance of sisters Faloma and Maleina Luhk, according to FBI special agent Tom Simon yesterday.
Acting press secretary Teresa Kim told Saipan Tribune that the search for 10-year-old Faloma and 9-year-old Maleina Luhk at some sewer manholes and cliff lines continues as reported on Wednesday.
“No new developments today,” Kim said.
When asked why FBI special agents have stopped joining the Department of Public Safety’s search teams, Simon said the partnership between the FBI and DPS remains as strong as ever.
“As long as there are leads to be covered, we will be there with the police, side-by-side working toward a resolution of this disturbing case,” said the Honolulu-based special agent in an email.
Simon said the FBI continues to work closely with the police to handle the traditional investigative tasks of interviewing witnesses, developing confidential sources in the community, and analyzing potential evidence.
With the exception of the Marpi landfill and tracking dog Pohaku searches, he said the police have taken the lead on searches of the island.
“Because of their intimate knowledge of the island’s topography, they are the logical leaders for that aspect of the investigation,” said Simon, who is also the FBI Honolulu’s media relations coordinator.
The Luhk sisters were reportedly last seen near a school bus stop pavilion in As Teo on May 25. A $50,000 cash reward has been put up for information on the girls’ whereabouts.
