Appeal for information on dead body found in Lantau Island
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Police today (July 9) appealed to the members of the public for information on a dead body found in Lantau Island on February 3.

At about 10.45 am on February 3, Police received a report that a dead body was floating in the sea off Tai O Police Station in Lantau Island. It was believed that the decease was a 2 to 3 year-old girl, who stood about 0.88 metre tall and weighted about 5.6 kg.

The body was not in dress when found.

No suspicious circumstances were detected in the initial enquiries.

Police urge anyone who had information to provide to contact the officers of Miscellaneous Events Sub-Unit of Lantau South Division at 2984 6209.

Police Report No. 3
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Thursday, July 9, 2009
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