Authorities have located parts of a black Honda ADV150 motorcycle, believed to belong to missing Russian siblings Roman Nazimova, 17, and Diana Nazimova, 22, buried near Moo 9 village. The discovery was made around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, following reports of men with digging tools in the vicinity the previous night. The development comes as the search for the siblings, who vanished from their home in Pattaya on Sunday morning, continues.
Discovery of Buried Motorcycle Parts
Local officials, acting on intelligence gathered from CCTV footage showing the last known location of individuals connected to the case, visited a forested area on Wednesday. Upon their arrival, a group of four men, reportedly equipped with digging implements, fled the scene. An official present at the discovery stated that the men dispersed upon realizing they had been detected.
The location where the motorcycle parts were unearthed is reportedly close to the residence of an individual identified by locals as “Pong.” Sources indicate that Pong was recently released from prison approximately two months prior and is known within the community for carrying weapons, leading to local apprehension about his potential involvement in the siblings’ disappearance.
Witness Accounts of Digging Activity
Further complicating the investigation, residents informed the police about another man, known as “Thong,” who is described as a friend of Pong. Thong was allegedly observed digging in the same area where the motorcycle parts were later found. Eyewitnesses reported Thong being present at the site from around 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Tuesday. The following morning, both Pong and Thong were reportedly seen in the area by local residents. According to these accounts, the two men fled in opposite directions when they spotted authorities approaching.
Timeline of the Siblings’ Disappearance
Roman Nazimova, aged 17, and his sister Diana Nazimova, aged 22, were last seen leaving their residence at the Bristol Park Pattaya housing estate in Tambon Huay Yai. Their mother, Zarina Nazimova, 40, reported them missing to Huay Yai police on Tuesday. She stated that the siblings departed their home at approximately 4 a.m. on Sunday. At the time of their departure, they were reportedly wearing casual attire and had their mobile phones with them. Their mother initially believed they were heading out for a brief trip to a nearby convenience store.
Ongoing Investigation and Search Efforts
The discovery of the buried motorcycle parts marks a significant, albeit grim, turning point in the search for the Nazimova siblings. Law enforcement is now focusing efforts on identifying and apprehending the individuals seen digging at the site, particularly Pong and Thong, who are considered persons of interest. The recovery of the motorcycle, even in parts, provides crucial physical evidence that may help reconstruct the events leading up to the siblings’ disappearance.
Investigators are working to piece together the timeline of events from Sunday morning to the present. This includes analyzing CCTV footage from the surrounding areas, interviewing additional witnesses, and conducting a thorough search of the location where the motorcycle parts were found. The motive behind the siblings’ disappearance and the potential involvement of the individuals identified remains under active investigation.
The family has expressed deep concern and is cooperating fully with the authorities. The police are appealing to the public for any information that might assist in locating Roman and Diana Nazimova and in understanding the circumstances of their vanishing. The recovery of the buried motorcycle parts suggests a deliberate attempt to conceal evidence, intensifying the urgency of the investigation.
