The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) disclosed Tuesday there is no indication of foul play in the disappearance of a woman who was missing for nearly three weeks before being found in Pangasinan.
Sherra de Juan, who was reported missing 10 December after leaving to buy shoes at a Quezon City mall, was located Monday in Sison, Pangasinan.
QCPD spokesperson Maj. Jennifer Gannaban said an initial assessment showed no signs of physical harm or forced detention.
“Right now, because we haven’t received any other evidence that a crime actually occurred, we cannot say yet,” Gannaban said in a television interview. “Once we confirm whether her disappearance was forced or not, we will release an update.”
A medical examination following her return found De Juan to be physically fit, though she appeared weak. Authorities attributed her condition to a lack of food, noting she had mostly consumed only water, which led to a stomach ailment.
Investigators are looking into the possibility that De Juan left on her own. The probe revealed financial concerns that may have influenced her actions, police said.
Gannaban also clarified the status of De Juan’s fiancé, Mark Arjay Reyes. While Reyes was previously labeled a person of interest, police stressed he is not a suspect.
“He became a person of interest because he provided important information that helped our investigation,” Gannaban said. “There is no evidence showing he was involved in any wrongdoing.”
De Juan is currently resting and will be interviewed by investigators once she has recovered, police said.