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Person of interest in US vlogger’s abduction sent surrender feelers —PNP
A person of interest in the kidnapping of American vlogger Elliot Eastman has sent surrender feelers to authorities, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo described this development as positive and expressed hope for progress in the case.
Eastman, 26, was abducted on October 17 from his in-laws' house in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte.
The American national reportedly resisted and was shot in the leg before being taken to a boat.
Authorities have not disclosed the identity or connection of the person of interest to Eastman or the community.
It remains unclear if the kidnappers have ties to the Abu Sayyaf group, and no ransom demand has been made.
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Authorities have no proof of life for American national Elliot Onil Eastman, who was abducted from Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte on October 17.
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Three suspects are in police custody in connection with the kidnapping of American vlogger Elliot Eastman in Zamboanga del Norte.
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The municipal government of Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte is offering P100,000 for the safe recovery of American national Elliot Onil Eastman, with an additional P50,000 for information on the boat used by his kidnappers.
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