females enticed away from public swimming area and subjected to sexual assault - Victims Targeted: Young Women from the Leisure Pool; Confirmed Incident of Sexual Exploitation
In a shocking incident, a six-year-old girl was sexually assaulted near the Rulantica water park in Rust, Germany. The suspect, a 31-year-old Romanian man, reportedly lured the girl after she lost sight of her parents in the pool area, claiming he could help find them. Instead, he led her into nearby woods where he committed the heinous act before abandoning her[1][3].
The man was identified through CCTV footage from the water park. An arrest warrant was issued, but he was not found during a search of his home on Tuesday[1][4]. The suspect, who has a history of minor offenses such as theft and benefit fraud, is now wanted internationally[1][4].
Police launched a Europe-wide manhunt for the suspect, and he was eventually arrested in Romania about a week after the incident[2][3]. He has since been transferred to German authorities for prosecution. Authorities have emphasized the severe trauma suffered by the child, although there was no evidence of rape, only serious sexual assault[1].
The incident took place in the indoor area of the leisure pool at Rulantica, which is a water park located in Rust[1]. The affected pool is about five kilometers away from the main water park[1]. The child was found two hours later, five kilometers away from the leisure pool in a neighboring town, still in her swimsuit[1][3].
Police continue to seek witnesses who may aid in reconstructing the suspect’s movements and the events leading up to the abuse, particularly around the Rulantica site and surrounding areas[4].
[1] The Local
[2] Deutsche Welle
[3] Bild
[4] Police Statement
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