Amber alert for missing 13 year old Khmer/American girl
Amber alert for missing 13 year old Khmer/American girl
Channee was last seen leaving her home premises in Phnom Penh at about 8:30am on the 4th of February, 2020. There is information that suggests that she may have travelled to Battambang or the Poipet areas. There are grave concerns for her safety and welfare. Anyone with information can contact Cambodia National Police or CPU or email [email protected]
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Blimey. That’s the guy who used to run a visa business. He’s been around town a long time.
I hope there’s a happy ending to all this.
I hope there’s a happy ending to all this.
First, thank you Alexandra for posting and updating this information. It helps get the message to the public.
This is a family I know and many, many people know. Everyone is surprised and saddened. No words. To avoid misinformation I hope to share accurate updates for K440.
Many folks from enforcement and officials across the world are making big efforts to find Channee. She’s a very sweet, decent girl and I’m tearing up writing this. I never cry. God.
More updates will come but obviously some things can’t be shared publicly. An official social media page with new posts can be found at: Facebook/FindChannee
Kindly be respectful as this is an active case. There is hope. There is love. There is determination.
This is a family I know and many, many people know. Everyone is surprised and saddened. No words. To avoid misinformation I hope to share accurate updates for K440.
Many folks from enforcement and officials across the world are making big efforts to find Channee. She’s a very sweet, decent girl and I’m tearing up writing this. I never cry. God.
More updates will come but obviously some things can’t be shared publicly. An official social media page with new posts can be found at: Facebook/FindChannee
Kindly be respectful as this is an active case. There is hope. There is love. There is determination.
Her father is hosting a meet-up today at 4PM for anyone who wants to help or just wants more info. Anyone and everyone is welcome--expat or Khmer.
It will be at at Friends Futures Factory: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Futur ... 04.9289859
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50691478/f ... the-search
Family of missing Khmer-American girl calls for support in the search
KT/ Khem Sovannara
The family of a young Khmer-American girl who was reported missing said they will not give up the search, calling for support from the public to help find her.
The missing girl, Channee Weightman Kim, 13, a Cambodian with US citizenship was last seen leaving her home premises in Phnom Penh at about 8am on the 3rd of February, according to her father Wayne Weightman during an interview with Khmer Times on Friday.
“My wife and I last saw Channee in the morning preparing for school as usual but for some reason she never arrived for class and did not return home. She has never been away from her family before so we knew something was very wrong,” he said.
Mr Weightman and his wife Kim Sopheap said they have legally adopted four Cambodian children and Channee became part of the family since she was four.
”We desperately need help finding Channee. It’s getting close to two weeks with no contact. She may have been abducted. We fear the worst and hope for the best,” he added.
The family was not entirely clear what happened on that day when Channee took a rickshaw to school as she normally did. However, various information, they received, suggested that Channee might have travelled to Poipet, Battambang or Siem Reap the same day she disappeared.
Mr Weightman noted that his daughter has a learning disability and difficulty with numbers, adding that the only time they ever travel was together as family.
“Channee is very timid and does not know how to travel long distances without mom or dad. We’re concerned somebody may have frightened or forced her into a vehicle or tricked her to get into a car or bus,” he said.
According to Mr Weightman, the family has been working closely with the Cambodian National Police as well receiving support from the US embassy in Phnom Penh and the Child Protection Unit (CPU).
“Our family would like to request the support of every person in Cambodia as well as local and international experts, press and media to help find our daughter,” he said.
Family of missing Khmer-American girl calls for support in the search
KT/ Khem Sovannara
The family of a young Khmer-American girl who was reported missing said they will not give up the search, calling for support from the public to help find her.
The missing girl, Channee Weightman Kim, 13, a Cambodian with US citizenship was last seen leaving her home premises in Phnom Penh at about 8am on the 3rd of February, according to her father Wayne Weightman during an interview with Khmer Times on Friday.
“My wife and I last saw Channee in the morning preparing for school as usual but for some reason she never arrived for class and did not return home. She has never been away from her family before so we knew something was very wrong,” he said.
Mr Weightman and his wife Kim Sopheap said they have legally adopted four Cambodian children and Channee became part of the family since she was four.
”We desperately need help finding Channee. It’s getting close to two weeks with no contact. She may have been abducted. We fear the worst and hope for the best,” he added.
The family was not entirely clear what happened on that day when Channee took a rickshaw to school as she normally did. However, various information, they received, suggested that Channee might have travelled to Poipet, Battambang or Siem Reap the same day she disappeared.
Mr Weightman noted that his daughter has a learning disability and difficulty with numbers, adding that the only time they ever travel was together as family.
“Channee is very timid and does not know how to travel long distances without mom or dad. We’re concerned somebody may have frightened or forced her into a vehicle or tricked her to get into a car or bus,” he said.
According to Mr Weightman, the family has been working closely with the Cambodian National Police as well receiving support from the US embassy in Phnom Penh and the Child Protection Unit (CPU).
“Our family would like to request the support of every person in Cambodia as well as local and international experts, press and media to help find our daughter,” he said.
Family continue search in worse time of their lives. Nee has learning difficulties. Very young, never travels without family. Vanished 2 weeks ago. Never made it to school. Silent since then..
Cops are on the case, official assistance, NGO groups contributing. No results yet. The anguished family need public to spread the news, keep a lookout, and give new leads.
Expat and Cambodian families be safe. Stay vigilant. Give the kids a hug. Wish you well.
Cops are on the case, official assistance, NGO groups contributing. No results yet. The anguished family need public to spread the news, keep a lookout, and give new leads.
Expat and Cambodian families be safe. Stay vigilant. Give the kids a hug. Wish you well.
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I don't think there are any Khmericans involved. I think it involves a Cambodian girl adopted by an American man.
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At least 17 years:Dallow Spicer wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:56 pmBlimey. That’s the guy who used to run a visa business. He’s been around town a long time.
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... isa-office
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That’s a dick comment LL, very out of character for you.
Maybe re-word it.
Two weeks? Shit.
Maybe re-word it.
Two weeks? Shit.
pew, pew, pew, pew!
That’s terrifying, her poor family must be so distraught. Sending good thoughts Chanee is back with her family safe and sound very soon.
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