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Police twice arrest man in relation to murder of missing Boronia teen Siriyakorn 'Bung' Siriboon
BY: MARK BUTTLER CRIME REPORTER FROM: HERALD SUN 2 HOURS AGODECEMBER 10, 2013 7:40PM

FAMILY DISMAY: Bung taskforce wound down CHARLIE BEZZINA: New clues had prompted creek search CREEK SCENE: Hope for answers in search for Bung NO DETAILS: Why police comments don't add up CHILD KILLER: Unlikely Mr Cruel took Bung

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POLICE investigating the murder of teenager Siriyakorn "Bung" Siriboon have twice arrested a man who says he killed the girl in a road accident. The 24-year-old was arrested in August this year over the disappearance of Bung, who was aged 13 when she vanished on June 2, 2011, on her way to school in Boronia. He was interviewed at that stage and released without charge, "pending further inquiries", police said. The same man was again interviewed in October, released without charge and is not in custody.

"He remains a person of interest to the investigation," a Victoria Police statement issued last night said. Detectives have put hundreds of hours into testing his account of what happened. They have seized property from the man which is being forensically tested.

Missing schoolgirl Siriy akorn 'Bung' Siriboon.

His vehicle has been examined for damage consistent with his version of events. He is not the only person under scrutiny. "The homicide squad continues to investigate the disappearance of Bung and have a number of persons of interest and active lines of enquiry. As such, it's not appropriate comment further," he said. The ABC last night reported that the local man had told investigators his car hit and killed the girl as he drove on the morning she disappeared. He said he had disposed of the body at a local reserve. This prompted a search of the Old Joe's Creek retarding basin which ran for a week without finding Bung's remains. The latest development comes two months after the disbandment of the Puma taskforce, which had spent two years devoted to solving the case.

Police said at the time that homicide squad detectives would remain committed to the investigation. Hundreds of sex offenders have been checked and 1000 homes canvassed as part of the inquiry. Bung vanished after leaving her home in Elsie St and setting off for the 10-minute walk to classes at Boronia Heights College. Her family still holds out hope she is alive. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit the website www.crimestoppers.com.au.
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Age: 13 Gender: F Case Date: June 02, 2011 Cause of Death: Unknown What we Know: Siriyakorn (Bung) Siriboon left her home in Elsie St, Boronia at 8.20am on June 2, 2011, headed for Boronia Heights College, a few minutes walk away. The 13-yearold never made it. The alarm was raised when she failed to arrive home that afternoon. Latest Development: In August 2013, police begin extensive search of Old Joe's Creek near where Bung was last seen. In June 2012 police revealed a fresh sighting of Bung on the day she disappeared. Lines of Inquiry: Abduction Bung walked the same 10-minute route to school every day and was last seen wearing her blue-and-white uniform and a raincoat. She had been seen walking in Harcourt Rd, having crossed Paisley Ave, at 8.55am. What key players said: suspect in schoolgirl disap "We believeVic she's Police not too far arrest away, somewhere close. We still believe Bung is alive and coming home." - Fred Pattison, step-father. Explore Victoria's unsolved homicides by selecting a face above, or search our database now. Police search for Siriyakorn 'Bung' Siriboon

Victorian Police have arrested a 24-year-old man over the disappearance of 13-year-old schoolgirl Siriyakorn 'Bung' Siriboon. Police search at Old Joes Creek reserve in connection with missing Melbourne schoolgirl Siriyakorn 'Bung' Siraboon. SOURCE: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/police-twice-arrest-man-in-relation-to-murder-of-missing-boronia-teen-siriyakorn-bungsiriboon/story-fni0ffnk-1226780063491