$100,000 Reward
Announced 1991

A reward is on offer for information about the abduction and murder of 13-year-old Karmein Chan in 1991. Karmein was abducted from her home in Templestowe on April 13, 1991 about 9.15pm.

While her parents were at work at a Chinese restaurant in Eltham, Karmein and her two younger sisters were confronted by a man in a balaclava.

He forced Karmein's sisters into a wardrobe before fleeing with Karmein.
Karmein's body was found at Edgars Creek, Thomastown, on April 9, 1992.

An autopsy revealed she had been shot.

Despite an exhaustive investigation led by detectives of the Spectrum Taskforce, no-one has been identified as Karmein's murderer - though her killer has been dubbed "Mr Cruel" by the media.

Police have checked more than 10,000 public tips, searched 30,000 homes and interviewed 27,000 people in relation to the Karmein Chan case and are hopeful someone in the community will have the essential piece of the puzzle which will help solve this crime.

Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Stephen Clark said this unsolved murder has been extremely devastating on the Chan family.

"We're hoping someone with that vital piece of information will come forward and help solve the Karmein Chan murder and give closure to the Chan family," Detective Inspector Clark said.

"We urge them to contact police," he said.

 Anyone with information in regards to the Karmein Chan murder is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au

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