Key Facts
• August 6, 2025, morning: Incident occurred in a residential area of Koshi City, Kumamoto.
• A man approached a young girl from behind and covered her mouth with a towel.
• The girl shouted, “Stop!” prompting the man to flee the scene.
• The girl was unharmed during the incident.
• A similar case occurred in July 2025 in the same area, targeting another girl.
• Police are urging immediate reporting of suspicious individuals, especially during summer break.
• Incident time: Approximately 8:00 AM.
• Location: Suya neighborhood, Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Summary
On the morning of August 6, 2025, in the Suya neighborhood of Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, a man attempted to cover the mouth of a young girl walking alone with a towel. The girl shouted, “Stop!” causing the man to flee. Fortunately, the girl was unharmed. This incident follows a similar case in July 2025, where another girl was targeted in the same area. Police are increasing vigilance and urging residents to report suspicious activity immediately, especially as children are more likely to be out alone during summer vacation.
