Tuesday 30 November 2010:
ADP arrests a cook attacks housewives with a knife
Abu Dhabi Police has arrested an Asian cook, who has executed within two months 9 attempts of rape, assault and robbery against housewives of different nationalities in Al Zaafrana, Muroor and Khalidia Areas in Abu Dhabi. He uses a 30 cm long knife used for shopping meat to frighten the women.
Colonel Maktoum Ali Al Shareefi, Director of the Capital Police Directorate has detailed the case as "The suspect chalks put his plans carefully. He keeps an eye on the targeted area and stalks his victim for days. When he becomes sure that she is alone at home, he knocks the door claiming that he is a maintenance worker. When the woman opens the door he attacks her, attempts to rape her and robs the house",
"The case dates back when Shaabiah Police Station received several complaints, two of them were received by Khalidia Police Station, that a number of housewives, of Arab, Indian and Foreign nationalities, were threatened by a man of Asian nationality. He used to attack them and rob their mobile phones and moneys", added Al Shareefi.
Al Shaabiah Police Station set up special team to investigate and hunt the culprit. CID elements were deployed at Al Zaafrana and Muroor Road. After few days he was spotted watching houses and was nabbed when of his victims identified him. He was confused he tried to escape. He was arrested and the knife was with him. All victims identified him when he was brought before them", added Al Shareefi.
"During interrogation the police have found out that he works as a cook with an Emirati family, and he leaves in the morning when the family is not at home. He wears a head cover (Taqeeya) to convince the victim that he is a maintenance worker. He has been referred to legal authorities for further action", added Al Shareefi.
"The suspect has denied his crimes, which include attempted rape, trespassing others properties, robbery, weapon possession and threat. He has confessed his crime when he was confronted with his victims", added Al Shareefi.
Colonel Al Shareefi urged the pubic members, especially housewives and house maids, to be very careful when dealing with strangers, construction companies workers, maintenance companies workers, in particular unless the man of the house is present. They should not hesitate to report any suspicious action or when they see a stranger stalking around residential areas.
