Police are appealing for public assistance to locate two Filipino women who disappeared earlier this month after reportedly struggling with debt. The pair, who are believed to be in a romantic relationship, were last seen in Tsuen Wan on October 4.
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The missing women, Pabuaya Imee-mahilum, 24, and Tibay Aleli-perez, 33, were first reported missing after failing to return to their employers’ homes in Happy Valley and Cheung Sha Wan respectively.
According to police, the two were last spotted on Yeung Uk Road in Tsuen Wan on the afternoon of October 4.
Authorities later announced that the women were seen between 4.30pm and 5pm the same day at Tsuen Wan's Lung Mun Country Trail, possibly descending toward Sam Dip Tam or Ancient Tomb Ridge.
Investigators have urged anyone who may have seen the pair after 5pm that day in Tsuen Wan, Tai Wo Hau, Lei Muk Shue, or Kwai Hing to contact them immediately.
Members of the public can reach the Regional Missing Persons Unit of the Hong Kong Island Region at 2860-1040 or 9886-0034, or by email at rmpu-hki@police.gov.hk, or report to any police station.
The clothing worn by 24-year-old Pabuaya Imee-mahilum (right) and 33-year-old Tibay Aleli-perez (left) when last seen. Provided by police.
Police sources said the two women jointly owed around HK$80,000, with Pabuaya reportedly facing more than HK$10,000 in personal debts and Tibay owing over HK$20,000.
Pabuaya was due to return to her employer’s residence on October 4 but never showed up, prompting her employer to file a missing persons report. Tibay was last seen leaving her employer’s home on October 3.
Pabuaya is described as about 1.55 metres tall, medium build, with short brown hair, and was last seen wearing a dark blue denim top and shorts with white shoes. Tibay is about 1.58 metres tall, slim build, with long black hair, and was last seen in a light blue long-sleeved top, denim pants, and white shoes.
Police said the case remains under investigation.
